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Your voice matters: How farmers can shape the future of AgrAbility

Published on November 21, 2024
The Quality of Life Survey evaluates the effectiveness of the AgrAbility project nationally, and shows that participants have a higher quality of life than those who do not work with AgrAbility.
Join the Beef and Swine Livestock Insurance program to discuss developing protection strategies for your livestock farm

Published on November 7, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate insurance policies and their use.
Thumb Ag Day 2024 will feature agricultural vendors and educational sessions

Published on November 7, 2024
Join all your area MSU Extension agricultural educators for the 2024 Thumb Ag Day, Dec. 11.
Cultivating Success: Building Your Farm's Future with MSU Extension

Published on November 1, 2024
Succession planning for a family farm requires time, patience and the right advisors to guide each person throughout the transition plan. Join MSU Extension educators for a four-part series covering major topics for a positive farm transition.
MSU Extension honors Michigan Pork Producers for long-time partnership

Published on November 1, 2024
The Michigan Pork Producers Association (MPPA) received the MSU Extension Key Partner award on October 16 during the organization’s Fall Conference in Grand Rapids.
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.
Potential use of essential oils as an alternative to feed grade antibiotics in pork production

Published on October 23, 2024
Can essential oils essentially replace antibiotics for pigs?
Slow Moving Vehicle triangles - be on the lookout!

Published on October 4, 2024
Ensuring your Slow Moving Vehicle signs are in good shape will make traveling the roads safer for farmers and other road drivers.
Keep animal behavior in mind when responding to an accident involving livestock

Published on September 27, 2024
When interacting with livestock, especially in stressful situations such as transportation accidents, being aware of an animal’s behavior and body language is important for everyone’s safety.
Call for presentation proposals for the 2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Published on September 26, 2024
Proposals can be submitted by academics, teachers, farmers, consultants and for-hire manure applicators with expertise in specific manure-related topic areas.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Training offered for first responders, law enforcement officials and others involved in livestock production on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) team offers a Saturday training for responders to learn how to effectively respond to accident situations that can occur when hauling livestock.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
MSU researchers helping low-volume meat processors determine wastewater treatments

Published on August 28, 2024
Two projects to help small meat processors manage wastewater have been funded by the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
How do swine producers and veterinarians think precision livestock farming could help farms?

Published on August 13, 2024
Veterinarians think PLF could help in more ways than producers do.
What drives swine producers to buy into precision livestock farming technology?

Published on August 13, 2024
A combination of personal experience and external influences shapes producer decisions.
Finding financial success in uncertain times

Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension
On-farm compost production and Right to Farm

Published on June 27, 2024
Understanding the role of Right to Farm when composting activities occur on a farming operation.