Ted Ferris
Extension
Extension efforts were focused on providing educational programs for producers and agribusiness professionals on dairy management; including use of herd management information, human resource management, and biosecurity. Current efforts include developing materials to:
- Assist producers assess and enhance farm level biosecurity.
- Working with Extension educators and industry to connect the public with modern food production.
Research
Provided information, tools and access to data for producers and agribusiness professionals resulting in improved management and management decision making, including:
- Developing a database of biosecurity practices used by progressive Michigan dairy and beef producers.
- Determining factors that impede developmePnt of farm gate biosecurity (visitor) protocols on Michigan dairy and beef farms.
- Assessing issues and opportunities facing Michigan’s dairy industry.
- Evaluating the impact of “Breakfast on the Farm” events as a way to inform, education, and connect the public to food production and to better understand public impressions of dairy farms.
Related Work
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Curious or concerned about GMOs? Visit MSU’s GMO website for more information.
Published on December 6, 2019
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2019 Dairy Farmer of the Year
Published on January 24, 2019
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Several food fears that influence consumer purchasing decisions
Published on January 3, 2019
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Understanding the biology behind GMOs can help consumers evaluate GMO safety
Published on December 21, 2018
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Creating a morning of beef production literacy
Published on December 7, 2018
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Consumers gain knowledge and trust at the MSU Beef Center Breakfast on the Farm event
Published on December 7, 2018
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Top 10 reasons to open your farm doors and invite the public in for a tour
Published on November 13, 2018
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Can consumers change their minds about GMOs once they have been on a modern farm?
Published on December 28, 2017
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Consumers give 95 percent approval of dairy housing and animal care after farm visit
Published on December 22, 2017