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Wednesday, April 04, 2012 

Monday, October 10, 2011  A stretch of warm and dry weather is helping farmers with the harvest and extending the summer season for the tourist business.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  The festival celebration of cherries is ready to roll but what about the local fruit? 7&4 News checked in with MSU Extension to find out about this year's cherry yield.

Thursday, June 30, 2011 

Saturday, April 09, 2011  With budget cuts constantly looming, kids in Leelanau County's 4-H Clubs are showing just how much the program means to them.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Right here in northern Michigan a Japanese Exchange Program is giving people a unique way to help to those suffering in Japan.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  With more than 4,000 dead, thousands more missing, and the nuclear crisis escalating, the devastation continues in Japan. After seeing the widespread destruction, many of us want to give relief and comfort to the millions suffering.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  At a commission meeting Wednesday night, the Kalkaska County Board of Commissioners decided to rework their budget and fund the Michigan State Extension Office through 2011.

Friday, July 23, 2010  John Wayne once said, "Get off your horse and drink your milk." Local dairy farmers say last year, it seemed everyone stayed on their horse as they watch the prices drop to a historic low.

Friday, July 02, 2010  The Michigan State University Extension has started a major overhaul, trimming a layer of management and reorganizing its county-level farm education programs.

Thursday, December 10, 2009  MSU Extension is safe from elimination, but still faces major cuts and restructuring.  Details in tonight's Fact Finder Report.

Thursday, October 22, 2009  The organization may face a sudden elimination of funding.

Monday, July 06, 2009  Festival goers can learn about cherries, the cherry industry, and various cherry products at Cherry Connection.