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Farmers and homeowners should be prepared for spring flooding
Published on May 7, 2012
According to the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) floods are the most common natural disaster that communities face, excluding fire. -
Department of Labor withdraws proposed regulations for young hired farm workers
Published on May 4, 2012
The decision to withdraw the rule, including provisions to define the “parental exemption,” was made in response to thousands of comments expressing concerns about the effect of the proposed rules on small family-owned farms. -
Winter annuals are a concern in first cutting alfalfa
Published on May 4, 2012
Mild winter, early spring and cool April gives winter annual weeds a competitive edge over alfalfa in established stands. -
Cooperatives: a unique business structure
Published on May 4, 2012
Cooperatives can offer great benefits to members but can be challenging to get established. -
Personnel records: A management tool and a legal requirement (Part 2 of 2)
Published on April 30, 2012
Getting the best management “Bang for the Buck” out of our personnel records system. -
Personnel records: A management tool and a legal requirement (Part 1 of 2)
Published on April 30, 2012
Any farm that employs individuals is also required to keep certain personnel records. This two part series will cover the legal requirements and how to improve the usefulness of files for employee management. -
How to compost a horse carcass
Published on April 27, 2012
Carcass composting is a management option for Michigan equine owners when making decisions about a deceased horse. -
Riparian management near farm fields
Published on April 26, 2012
Many farm fields in Michigan have a riparian area to deal with. Here are two basic strategies that can be implemented to protect these areas. -
Review what employees learned at offsite workshops to retain information and build confidence
Published on April 20, 2012
Building on what we learn is only possible if employer and employees together talk about what was learned. Try it! -
Biosecurity considerations to protect your equine investment
Published on April 20, 2012
Simple biosecurity measures can help to reduce chances of infectious disease introduction to your horse or horse farm.