On the Farm

Sustainable farming practices

Multidisciplinary KBS team produces new conservation tool

Published on July 2, 2024
The first-ever Prairie Strip Partial Budget is now available through MSU Extension and MiSTRIPS
New MSU research projects supported by sustainable agriculture funds

Published on June 10, 2024
Two new projects will be funded by the Bayer New Initiatives Fund for Sustainable Agriculture and the Sustainable Michigan Fund.
Can we enhance the climate mitigation potential of switchgrass as a Bioenergy Cropping System?

Published on June 5, 2024
PSM professors land NIFA funding to explore pathways to greater carbon storage in switchgrass fields
New publication shows how soil protein is a key indicator of soil health and nitrogen management

Published on March 29, 2024
Katherine Naasko1,2 Tvisha Martin1,2 Meredith Mann1,2 Christine Sprunger1,2 Christian Mammana1 describe ACE Protein and how it provides the first solid measurement of organic nitrogen in soils
Agrilinks Policy Month Blog Roundup

Published on May 10, 2022
PRCI participated in Agrilinks Policy Month with seven blog posts on recent research
MSU student shares a day of work at an MSU Extension urban agriculture research center

Published on July 15, 2021
Lauren Sawyer shares her observations and experiences as the summer 2021 intern at the MSU-Detroit Partnership for Food, Learning, and Innovation (DPFLI), reflecting on the opportunities she has had to learn about agriculture and the city of Detroit.
Rowntree named C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture

Published on February 10, 2021
Animal science professor strives to advance sustainable agriculture techniques in Michigan
Promoting sustainability of farming systems using digital technology

Published on July 1, 2020
Precision agriculture expert Bruno Basso studies the sustainability of row crop production and delivers data to agricultural producers using innovative technologies.
Examining animal agriculture, alternative proteins amid climate change concerns

Published on February 3, 2020
Michigan State University is working with the beef industry and stakeholders to help ensure that producers are equipped to face the future of alternative proteins and other food trends.
Tariffs lead to creative supply chains

Published on August 5, 2019
MSU scholars apply a new, more holistic way to examine global agricultural trade to better understand what’s going on when a country as enormous as China develops a big appetite for soybeans.
Learn about research firsthand at the KBS Undergraduate Summer Symposium

Published on July 23, 2018
The public is invited to get to know local research at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station’s annual Undergraduate Summer Symposium on August 1.
Educating consumers on modern agricultural practices

Published on March 21, 2018
Less than 2 percent of the U.S. population is directly involved in farming, resulting in a population largely unaware of where and how their food is produced. To help educate consumers, we’re developing a series of educationally entertaining videos.

Building a more resilient future in food and farming

Cornell Small Farms Program Resources

Multidisciplinary KBS team produces new conservation tool

Published on July 2, 2024
The first-ever Prairie Strip Partial Budget is now available through MSU Extension and MiSTRIPS
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency.
PRCI to research effects Ukraine war shocks on African agri-food systems

Published on March 5, 2023
MSU Innovation Lab receives funding for multi-country study and policy engagement on the effects of the Ukraine war on the agri-food value chain
Water quality farming “The Bay Way”

Published on June 3, 2021
Learn how a farmer-to-farmer network aims to accelerate nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed.
What is the lender looking for?

Published on June 11, 2020
How to take charge of the loan approval process.
Setting priorities in farm management

Published on August 29, 2019
The Project Management discipline provides concepts that can help advance your farm management skills
Preparing to keep good farm accounting records

Published on August 29, 2019
Recordkeeping can be overwhelming, but breaking it down into smaller tasks makes it easier

Common Consumer Questions: animal care, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, GE crops

National Pesticide Information Center Resources

What’s new with GMOs

Published on February 7, 2022
New bioengineered food standards go into effect.
Blockchain and the pork chain - A strategy for both producers and consumers

Published on September 5, 2019
Following examples of BeefChain, pork producers may have an opportunity to share their “why” directly with consumers.
Several food fears that influence consumer purchasing decisions

Published on January 3, 2019
GMOs are less of a consumer concern than other aspects of foods.
Laws about pesticides: Residues

Published on November 2, 2018
Many consumers wonder about the safety of pesticides in our food system. Let’s explore the various laws in place to help keep our food supply safe.
Americans pay attention to food labels, but are confused by what information matters

Published on October 10, 2018
The latest Michigan State University Food Literacy and Engagement Poll reveals that a majority of Americans say food labels influence their purchasing behaviors, with the most popular terms also being the most ambiguous.
GMOs 101: Getting down to basics

Published on August 15, 2018
MSU researchers offer a primer on the basics of GMO foods, breaking down an often difficult and controversial subject.
Can consumers change their minds about GMOs once they have been on a modern farm?

Published on December 28, 2017
The statistical implications of visiting a modern, working farm.
Pesticides and food: what consumers need to know

Published on October 16, 2017
What are pesticides and why are they used?

Etiquetado Natural y Orgánico

Published on October 2, 2021
Las afirmaciones de las etiquetas Natural y Orgánico se utilizan en alimentos para describir cómo se cultivaron, criaron y/o procesaron.
Afirmaciones sobrela crianza deanimales

Published on October 2, 2021
Estos términos de etiquetado se utilizan en productos para describir el entorno en el que se criaron los animales.
Declaraciones de etiquetas de antibióticos

Published on October 2, 2021
Los antibióticos son sustancias producidas por un microorganismo y tienen la capacidad de matar o inhibir el crecimiento o la multiplicación de otros microorganismos.
Declaraciones o aclaraciones de etiquetas de alimentos

Published on October 2, 2021
Toda la información en las etiquetas de los alimentos no debe ser falsa o engañosa.
Declaraciones de etiquetas de OMG

Published on October 2, 2021
Los organismos genéticamente modificados (OGM) a veces se denominan derivados de ingeniería genética, de bioingeniería o genéticamente modificados (GM).
GMO Label Claims

Published on April 6, 2021
A GMO is a plant, animal, or other organism that has had a gene from another organism transferred into it as an addition or replacement.
Antibiotic Label Claims

Published on April 6, 2021
Antibiotics are substances that are produced by one microorganism and have the ability to kill or inhibit growth or multiplication of other microorganisms.
Natural and Organic Label Claims

Published on September 30, 2020
Natural or organic label claims are used on food products to describe how they were grown, raised, and/or processed. Two government agencies oversee the production and labeling of food in the United States to ensure that label claims are truthful.
Animal Raising Label Claims

Published on September 30, 2020
These labeling terms are used on products to describe the environment in which animals were raised during their life span. Animal raising claims describe the care the animal receives and how the producer maintains the land and environment.
What are GMOs?

Published on September 27, 2020
GMO stands for genetically modified organism and is sometimes referred to as genetically engineered (GE), bioengineered (BE) or genetically modified (GM).
Common Questions and Answers about Genetically Engineered (GM/GMO) Plants

Published on July 19, 2020
Common Questions and Answers about Genetically Engineered (GM/GMO) Plants
Common Questions and Answers about Beef Cattle Production

Published on July 19, 2020
Common Questions and Answers about Beef Cattle Production
Transitioning to Certified Organic in Michigan: Where to Start?

Published on August 1, 2018
This Michigan State University Extension bulletin was developed to outline steps to initiate the process and to aid farmers in deciding whether this type of certification is the best route for their farm.

Michigan agriculture organizations support Farm Bill facilities investment

Published on May 18, 2023
Michigan agricultural organizations advocate for federal funding through the Research Facilities Act in support of new and modernized facilities at agricultural colleges, a much-needed investment after decades of deferred maintenance.
Career advancement paths for migrant and seasonal farmworkers through new grant to MSU, nonprofit partners, and State of Michigan

Published on August 5, 2021
Creating ways for farmworkers to gain career-ready skills through hands-on training and professional experiences.
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture

Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply.
Connecting the school garden to curriculum standards

Published on November 14, 2018
Resources to address the challenge of offering experiential education and meeting content standard requirements.

Agriculture education

Designing Educational Farm Tours to Improve Consumer Trust in Modern Agriculture

Food at MSU Facebook Page

MSU Global Scholars take agricultural education worldwide

Published on January 5, 2022
Developing, teaching short courses to global audience of learners
Q & A with ABM Major Olivia Gager

Published on September 23, 2020
Olivia Gager tells us about her exciting summer interning for Bayer Crop Science and provides advice to students looking for similar opportunities.
Dr. Matt Raven honored with Distinguished Teacher Award

Published on July 15, 2020
CSUS professor Matt Raven received the 2020 American Association for Agricultural Education Distinguished Teacher Award.
AFNRE major personalizes her MSU studies to pursue an equine career

Published on July 8, 2020
Meghan Randolph made the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education major her own by pursuing coursework in equine studies at MSU.
Consumers gain knowledge and trust at the MSU Beef Center Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on December 7, 2018
Consumers leave with improved impressions about beef production

Farm to Pizza Lesson Plan

Published on July 19, 2020
Farm to Pizza Lesson Plan
Nutrition and Agriculture Education Activities

Find curricula to support learning activities on nutrition, agriculture, and local food.