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Road to Independence workshops aid budding entrepreneurs
Published on June 27, 2011
The MSU Product Center and Michigan State University Extension are offering “The Road to Independence”, an introduction to starting a business, which addresses planning, marketing, financial considerations and community resources. -
How to protect water quality around livestock pastures
Published on June 23, 2011
There are four simple management strategies that farms pasturing livestock can do to protect water quality. -
Twenty-two hundred visitors enjoy a farm fresh breakfast at Clinton County’s Breakfast on the Farm
Published on June 22, 2011
Breakfast on the Farm (BOTF) gives consumers and farm neighbors a firsthand look at modern food production and the farm families who work hard to produce a safe, wholesome food supply for Michigan communities and the world. -
Obtaining MDARD site verification for livestock production facilities that have already been built
Published on June 16, 2011
Livestock farms who have added production facilities since August 2000 are still eligible for MDARD siting GAAMP verification. -
Will we be side-dressing manure in the future?
Published on June 14, 2011
Side-dressing manure for the nitrogen value may be in our future. -
Michigan pasture rental rates for 2011
Published on June 8, 2011
Pasture rental rates are increasing as commodity markets swing upward. Learn where the current rates are at. -
Farm modifications for reduced arm strength or amputations
Published on June 6, 2011
Tips to making farming with limited arm strength or arm amputations easier. -
Be summer safe: Protect against heat caused illness while working around the farm
Published on June 6, 2011
Health hazards due to summer sun and higher temperatures require attention to the details of working outdoors. -
Location, location, location: Where to put the mortality compost pile
Published on June 3, 2011
A little planning will eliminate a lot of problems when siting a compost pile. -
Manage spring and early summer grazing
Published on June 1, 2011
Managing your pasture could prevent founder in horses.