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  Weathering the worst: Essential disaster prep for livestock and the farmers who protect them

  Published on March 17, 2026
  Simple, effective preparedness strategies that help farms stay resilient through storms, wildfires and rising waters.

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  MSU Extension to host Healthy Animals, Strong Farms biosecurity webinar for small farms and agricultural service providers

  Published on March 17, 2026
  If you raise livestock or are work with farmers, you are invited to participate in an upcoming educational webinar focused on strengthening farm biosecurity and protecting animal health across Michigan.

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  Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

  Published on March 16, 2026
  Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.

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  MSU Extension offers Healthy Animals, Strong Farms trainings for Upper Peninsula livestock farms

  Published on March 16, 2026
  Small and diversified livestock farms in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula can strengthen animal health and protect their farms by attending upcoming Healthy Animals, Strong Farms trainings offered in two locations.

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  Spring field management: Can better soil management get you in the fields earlier?

  Published on March 4, 2026
  The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the season on March 26 with guest speaker Anna Cates, associate Extension professor with University of Minnesota.

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  MSU Extension to host farm succession planning seminar in West Branch

  Published on March 2, 2026
  A practical seminar to help farm families move forward with clarity and confidence.

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  MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program releases educational videos to support pesticide training

  Published on March 2, 2026
  The Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has a new series of educational videos to support pesticide safety training efforts across Michigan.

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  Game-based disaster training helps Michigan communities strengthen animal emergency response

  Published on February 27, 2026
  MSU Extension to bring game-based disaster training opportunities to Caro and Grayling.

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  2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 26

  Published on February 25, 2026
  The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 26. The series runs every Thursday from 7–8 a.m. through September 17.

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  Bulls, broncs and other bovine: Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock training, rodeo stock edition

  Published on February 16, 2026
  Michigan State University Extension is offering an Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) training revolving around rodeo stock.