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The Women in Agriculture pilot project in the Greater Flint area
Published on April 27, 2015
A pilot project, initiated by a request from women farmers in Flint and the Genesee County region in 2014, explored how to engage women in food production work by forming a supportive network. -
Managing the farming system to feed our crops and protect our water
Published on April 17, 2015
Integrating conservation practices throughout the farming system can keep crop nutrients in the root zone and out of waterways. -
Own up to your role as an employee manager
Published on April 15, 2015
Instead of just putting up with the task of managing employees, take ownership for it and making it a strength of the operation. -
Supervisor of wells issues instructions for oil and gas development in high population density areas
Published on April 7, 2015
Supervisor of wells issues instructions for oil and gas development in high population density areas. -
What would your employees say they like/dislike about your farm?
Published on April 7, 2015
For a farm to meet their goals their employees must be performing their job to the best of their abilities and enjoying their job. -
Electrical energy generation and the future
Published on April 2, 2015
Do you know where your power comes from, or what it costs? -
Cover crops and nitrogen scavenging
Published on April 1, 2015
Cover crops can be used to scavenge for excess Nitrogen. The following chart rates cover crops ability to scavenge nitrogen -
Cover crops and soil organic matter
Published on April 1, 2015
Using cover crops can help farms build soil organic matter. -
Cover crops as nitrogen source
Published on April 1, 2015
Learn how cover crops can produce Nitrogen for your fields. -
Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie
Published on April 1, 2015
Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin.