News

Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program webinar in January 2025

Published on December 20, 2024
Find out if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.
Farm financial management – Getting started

Published on December 20, 2024
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end of year balance sheets is an important start.
Winter biosecurity tips and tricks for your flock

Published on December 19, 2024
Winter weather can make practicing biosecurity more challenging; here are some practical ways to continue protecting your flock.
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know

Published on December 16, 2024
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe.
Your voice matters: How farmers can shape the future of AgrAbility

Published on December 16, 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.
Small scale and backyard poultry owners should remain vigilant to protect against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Published on December 16, 2024
Chicken, duck and turkey and game bird owners should increase their on-farm biosecurity practices and minimize opportunities for domestic and wild bird interactions to reduce risk of HPAI infections.
2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Published on December 9, 2024
The Michigan Manure Summit is an annual educational event that provides updates on the science and best practices of manure management.
Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers

Published on December 3, 2024
Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit.
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.