Gratiot County Extension

06/23/2026

The recording of our recent lunch-and-learn webinar, “Protecting the Farm: Medicaid & What Farmers Should Know”, is now up on the MSU Extension website. Attorney Libby Sanderson discusses strategies for transferring a farm while ensuring long term care coverage for the exiting generation. Planning ahead is critical, particularly for farm owners hoping to qualify for Medicaid funding; watch this webinar to learn about the major issues and basic methods used. Libby practices law with Sarah’s Law Firm, which is focused on estate planning, including farm transfers. View the video anytime at https://www.canr.msu.edu/videos/protecting-the-farm-medicaid-what-farmers-should-know.

06/23/2026

These free online parenting workshops will provide guidance for parents of children as they navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting.
Registration: https://msu.zoom.us/.../register/WN_niFCQDzYRKGCnu3qCa5vmw

06/22/2026

Did you know that spice jars have been identified as the germiest surface in your kitchen? You don't need to throw them out - but you should wash your hands before using them (especially when handling raw meat) and clean and sanitize them after use. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36084112/

06/22/2026

📱🌱 New Tool for Michigan Growers! 🌦️
Michigan State University AgBioResearch, in partnership with the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS), is excited to introduce Enviroweather Mobile—the new app for MSU’s trusted, weather-based information system!
Designed to support farmers and growers across Michigan, this tool puts valuable, location-specific weather data and crop management resources right at your fingertips.
Learn more or get started today:
👉 https://enviroweather.msu.edu/
📲 Download Enviroweather Mobile for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play and make informed decisions all season long!

06/19/2026

🌱Regenerative Agriculture Field Day🌱
Learn more about regenerative agriculture and how it can benefit your farm and community! 👨‍🌾
📅 July 8
⏰ 4 PM - 7 PM
📍 Neal Osbeck (466 E. Remus Rd., Mt. Pleasant)
✅RSVP by July 1 to (989) 772-5927 ext 3 or [email protected]

06/18/2026

Launching a new business? Extension Does That! http://spr.ly/6181BBTg8J

06/18/2026

Need a guided meditation? Extension does that. extension.msu.edu/mindfulness

06/17/2026

Growing Your Own Food? Extension Does That. http://spr.ly/6181BBo2Fz

06/17/2026

❤️ Love baking—or dreaming of turning your kitchen creations into a business?
Join our Michigan Cottage Food Law Workshop to learn how to safely prepare and sell homemade foods from your home kitchen!
✔️ Learn what foods are allowed
✔️ Get up-to-date on Cottage Food Law changes
✔️ Understand food safety & selling guidelines
💼 Hear from the MSU Product Center + get your questions answered live by an MDARD inspector!
🔗 Save your spot: https://events.anr.msu.edu/CLF26/

06/17/2026