Agriculture and horticulture

Expand your agriculture and horticulture knowledge while exploring MSU Extension's many resources, programs and courses.

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Whether you are looking to save money or just love fresh vegetables, flowers and working in your garden, MSU Extension offers many resources including the popular Master Gardener Volunteer Program. If you have gardening questions or need to identify a plant or insect call our state Hotline at 888-678-3464 Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 a.m. to Noon.  Ask Extension is another option and is available by clicking here.  Experts typically answer within two business days.

For a small fee, limited appointments are available to Macomb County residents for plant or insect identification through Macomb's Extension office. To make an appointment, call 586-469-6085 or email lowenst6@msu.edu.  The Plant and Insect Diagnostic form can be found here.

Breakfast on the Farm

Get a first-hand look at modern food production and the farm families who work to produce a safe, wholesome food supply for Michigan communities.

Smart Gardening

An initiative from Michigan State University Extension that helps people become great gardeners who are environmentally savvy and smart!

Master Gardener Program

The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a horticulture education and volunteer leader training program.
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Macomb County's MSU Extension Agriculture and Horticulture contacts:

David Lowenstein, Extension Educator
586-469-6085
​​​​​​lowenst6@msu.edu

Meghan Cassidy, Administrative Support
586-469-6440
meghan.cassidy@macombgov.org