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08/28/2023
Have you been thinking about trying eggplant, but you're not sure where to start? Try this easy idea!
We washed our eggplant and sliced it into cubes. Then we gave them a quick spray of oil and roasted them in a single layer on a baking sheet at 450 degrees F for about 25 minutes, flipping once.
We topped ours with a scoop of pasta sauce and a sprinkle of shredded cheese, but with their crispy edges, they would make a great salad topping or even just a snack!
08/28/2023
⭐ Join us this week as we share 30 ways to "Fuel Academic Performance"
08/28/2023
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/which_storm_damaged_trees_can_be_saved
Dealing with storm-damaged trees Deciding which trees to save after a storm often requires careful inspection. When in doubt, always consult with a professional arborist before working around damaged trees.
08/27/2023
Food Safety Q & A – Monday Aug. 28th, 1 p.m. EDT
Squash - What to do with it all!
Join us to learn the best ways to preserve different varieties of squash.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodSaferyQandA23/
Michigan Cottage Food Law - Wednesday Aug. 30th, 6 p.m. EDT
Learn how to safely prepare and sell allowable foods to the public made in home kitchens. The Michigan Cottage Food Law workshop reviews the food safety aspects and guidelines of preparing and selling cottage foods. The MSU Product Center joins us to cover the business aspects of the Cottage Food Law. A Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector will be available for the Q&A portion of this workshop.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/MICottageFood2023/
08/25/2023
08/25/2023
Food Safety Q & A – Monday Aug. 28th, 1 p.m. EDT
Squash - What to do with it all!
Join us to learn the best ways to preserve different varieties of squash.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodSaferyQandA23/
08/25/2023
Registration has Opened for the Fall “2023 Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration!” Overnight Workshop. Register Today! Get energized with new ideas for visual arts, crafts, sewing and textile projects to share and develop programs for your club.
Registration closes on September 20, 2023! This event is open to 4-H staff, adult, and teen (13-19 years) 4-H volunteers who work with youth in a variety of educational settings. The workshop is for individuals who are willing to re-teach the skills they learn and the knowledge they gain back in their communities and to have creative fun! This workshop is sponsored with a grant from the Michigan 4-H Foundation. To register go to URL: https://events.anr.msu.edu/CreativeArts/
08/23/2023
https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/515775/extension-program-worker-consumer-horticulture-assistant
We are hiring!! The Consumer Horticulture assistant will screen prospective volunteers by collecting references, interviewing prospective volunteers, assisting with event planning, and supporting local Consumer Horticulture programming as needed. Up to 10-15 hours per week are expected for this role.
08/23/2023
Q: Is this beautiful moth a hawk moth?
A: That is a Pandoras Sphinx Moth, Eumorpha pandorus (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae).
This beautiful moth occurs throughout the eastern United States (Maine to Florida, west to Texas, north to Nebraska and Wisconsin) plus Ontario and Nova Scotia. Adults fly from May to October. The larvae are present from June to November. The larvae feed on leaves of peppervine (Ampelopsis spp.), grape (Vitis spp.), and Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia).
There is one generation per year in the north.
Below are helpful resource links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eumorpha_pandorus
https://bugguide.net/node/view/3937
08/22/2023
Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour
These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Participants may register for as few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:30PM EST as follows:
Class dates:
• 9/5/2023: Setting the Stage: Promoting Social-Emotional Health in Young Children
• 9/12/2023: Importance of Outdoor Play
• 9/19/2023: The Resilience Toolbox
• Class Times: 8:00PM to 9:30PM
• Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J46cnBPnQLWjDeTk2gs59g #/registration
• For more information contact Courtney Aldrich at [email protected]
08/21/2023
Preserving MI Harvest – Thursday Aug. 24th, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Picked a Peck of Peppers - Now What?
Sweet peppers and hot peppers, what can you do with them all? They can be frozen, canned, pickled, or dehydrated by using simple preservation methods!
https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvest2023/
08/21/2023
One of our Community Nutrition Instructors, Vanessa Armstrong, was out in the community on 8/18 for the Washtenaw County Early Childhood Conference 2023 and Clifford the Big Red Dog stopped by from Detroit PBS kids! Go Vanessa!
08/20/2023
Christmas Tree Planting Guide (E3481) This MSU Extension bulletin briefly discusses ways to improve the survival rate, hasten the establishment, and increase the growth of newly transplanted Christmas trees.
08/20/2023
Pantry Food Safety – It’s Your Job! - Tuesday Aug. 22nd, 6 p.m. EDT & Wednesday Aug. 23rd, 2 p.m. EDT
Food safety training for volunteers or staff working in a food bank or food pantry will cover food safety guidelines for handling and receiving food products. After completing the free, 3-hour Pantry Food Safety training, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodPantry2023/
08/19/2023
Food Safety Q & A (Online – Monday Aug. 21st, 1 p.m. EDT
Freezing Sweet Corn
Enjoy Michigan sweet corn all winter long by learning simple tips for blanching and freezing corn.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodSaferyQandA23/
Pantry Food Safety – It’s Your Job! - Tuesday Aug. 22nd, 6 p.m. EDT & Wednesday Aug. 23rd, 2 p.m. EDT
Food safety training for volunteers or staff working in a food bank or food pantry will cover food safety guidelines for handling and receiving food products. After completing the free, 3-hour Pantry Food Safety training, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodPantry2023/
Preserving MI Harvest – Thursday Aug. 24th, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Picked a Peck of Peppers - Now What?
Sweet peppers and hot peppers, what can you do with them all? They can be frozen, canned, pickled, or dehydrated by using simple preservation methods!
https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvest2023/
08/18/2023
Food Safety Q & A (Online – Monday Aug. 21st, 1 p.m. EDT
Freezing Sweet Corn
Enjoy Michigan sweet corn all winter long by learning simple tips for blanching and freezing corn.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodSaferyQandA23/
08/18/2023
Top four ‘favs’ from each Michigan Garden Plant Tour site Michigan State University Extension picks four plant cultivars or combinations at each trial garden participating in the Michigan Garden Plant Tour.
08/18/2023
MSU Extension welcomes new field crops educator in southern Michigan Combining tried and true conservation with new technology, Madelyn Celovsky hopes to make a splash in south central Michigan.
08/18/2023
The Adrain Center for the Arts presents "Confluence - Art and Life" at Hidden Lake Gardens! An artist takes a piece of metal, a hunk of old wood, a rusty wrench or other finds and brings it together with another form, such as canvas, class, charcoal or paint to make something new. This exhibition has been made possible by the support of the River Raisin Watershed, Adrian Noon Rotary, Magnet Fisherman Bill Rock and Omni Source. The Adrian Center for the Arts Gallery Season is sponsored by the Sage Foundation and the Stubnitz Foundation. Stop in our Visitors Center Thursdays through Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to see this intriguing exhibit!
08/17/2023
ting Series
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting
Are you wondering how to gain greater cooperation from your children? Struggling with chores or routines? Not sure how to handle discipline issues? Join us for this five-week parenting education series for parents with children of all ages will explore developing routines, emotional control, rules and relationships, and being a calm, assertive parent. Certificates of attendance are available.
• Class Dates: Thursdays, August 24, August 31, September 7, September 14, September 21
• Class Times: 8:00pm-9:30pm EST
• Register at: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6XReroOy9fS0mKa
For more information contact Courtney Aldrich at [email protected]
08/16/2023
Understanding and Addressing Uneven Ripening of Grape Berries: A Comprehensive Guide This fact sheet focuses on strategies to overcome the challenge of uneven ripening during grape berry maturation.
08/16/2023
Q: My knock out rose bush is still blooming in August, but has lost all its leaves. What caused this and how can I prevent it?
A: In your photo I see a few insect larvae, rose slugs, on the remaining leaves. The photo is fuzzy so I'm not able to confidently identify which rose slug. They are most likely the culprits that ate the leaves off your rose bush.
Resource for identifying and treating your plant: Rose Insects & Related Pests | Home & Garden Information Center (clemson.edu)
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/rose-insects-related-pests/
08/16/2023
BEFORE AUGUST 31st! Calling all Southeast Michigan farmers and food producers!! Please help us direct our programming efforts for the next few years by filling out the 2023 Southeast Michigan Farmer and Food Producer Needs Assessment Survey. The link to the survey is here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2bMb5BJJ5wXK4Ga
08/15/2023
Preserving MI Harvest – Thursday Aug. 17th, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Preserving Dried Ingredient Mixes
Join us to learn about the different methods of drying summer produce to use as ingredients in your dishes all year long!
https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvest2023/
08/15/2023
Be sure to join in the fun Tuesday, August 15 at Hidden Lake Gardens! Free admission and all are welcome.
08/14/2023
Cooking for Crowds Wednesday Aug. 16th, 6 p.m. EDT
A volunteer’s guide to food safety. Cooking for Crowds classes educate volunteers who offer food fundraisers and events such as dinners and bake sales. A $15 registration fee includes the online training along with a food safety manual.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/cooking_for_crowds/events
08/14/2023
08/13/2023
Michigan Cottage Food Law Wednesday Aug. 16th, 1 p.m. EDT
Learn how to safely prepare and sell allowable foods to the public made in home kitchens. The Michigan Cottage Food Law workshop reviews the food safety aspects and guidelines of preparing and selling cottage foods. The MSU Product Center joins us to cover the business aspects of the Cottage Food Law. A Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector will be available for the Q&A portion of this workshop.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/MICottageFood2023/
08/12/2023
Food Safety Q & A (Online – Monday Aug. 14th, 1 p.m. EDT
Packing Safe School Lunches
Tips for packing hassle-free safe lunches
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodSaferyQandA23/
08/11/2023
Food Safety Q & A (Online – Monday Aug. 14th, 1 p.m. EDT
Packing Safe School Lunches
Tips for packing hassle-free safe lunches
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodSaferyQandA23/
Michigan Cottage Food Law Wednesday Aug. 16th, 1 p.m. EDT
Learn how to safely prepare and sell allowable foods to the public made in home kitchens. The Michigan Cottage Food Law workshop reviews the food safety aspects and guidelines of preparing and selling cottage foods. The MSU Product Center joins us to cover the business aspects of the Cottage Food Law. A Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Inspector will be available for the Q&A portion of this workshop.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/MICottageFood2023/
Cooking for Crowds Wednesday Aug. 16th, 6 p.m. EDT
A volunteer’s guide to food safety. Cooking for Crowds classes educate volunteers who offer food fundraisers and events such as dinners and bake sales. A $15 registration fee includes the online training along with a food safety manual.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/cooking_for_crowds/events
Preserving MI Harvest – Thursday Aug. 17th, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Preserving Dried Ingredient Mixes
Join us to learn about the different methods of drying summer produce to use as ingredients in your dishes all year long!
https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvest2023/
08/11/2023
Making the most of low hay yields In need of more hay? Protect what you have first.
08/09/2023
D12- Q: I’ve lived in my home with two of these trees for the past three years and have never seen them look like this. The one by my front porch is normal, healthy and thriving. The one by my side porch is pictured.
A: Most importantly, water trees when soil is dry (2-3 inches down) and no substantial rain(1/2 inch or more) is expected for 7-10 days. If your soil is clay you must check carefully so that soil doesn’t become flooded. If your soil is sandy you should water twice weekly during droughts. You want the top 2-3 inches of soil to be fairly dry before watering again.
Mulch will help retain the soil moisture, discourage weeds and will regulate soil temperature during the hot months of summer. So, check the soil below the mulch, not the mulch itself. When watering, keep the trunk and the tree leaves dry as possible. You want the tree trunk/leaves dry before nightfall so as not to encourage fungal growth.
Thank you to all our 2023 Lenawee County 4-H Buyers, bidders, donators and Auction Participants. You are all greatly appreciated!
08/07/2023
Preserving MI Harvest – Thursday Aug. 10th, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Peaches and Pears, Oh My
Delicious peaches and pears are in season. Explore a variety of recipe ideas to preserve these tasty fruits.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/PreservingMIHarvest2023/
08/06/2023
Safe Food = Healthy Kids – Tuesday Aug. 8th, 6 p.m. EDT
Safe Food = Healthy Kids is an interactive workshop designed for childcare providers. Learn what the best practices are for food safety to help keep kids safe.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/SFHK23/
08/05/2023
Food Safety Q & A (Online – Monday Aug. 7th, 1 p.m. EDT
How to Re-hydrate Beans Safely
Re-hydrating beans can take time but can be easy. Learn how to re-hydrate beans just in time to make baked beans for the family reunion.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/FoodSaferyQandA23/
08/04/2023
Extension Extra’s Parenting Hour
These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Participants may register for as few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:30PM EST as follows:
Class dates:
8/22/2023: Screen Time for Children
8/29/2023: Talking With Kids About Race
Class Times: 8:00PM to 9:30PM
• Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J46cnBPnQLWjDeTk2gs59g #/registration
08/04/2023
Drones for applying pesticides Interest in applying pesticides with drones is increasing. Producers and custom applicators need to understand the opportunities and challenges associated with this technology before it will be widely adopted.
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