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New MSU Extension farm stress training toolkit expands resources for Michigan and beyond
Published on July 29, 2026
MSU Extension has launched two updated presentations for agricultural professionals focused on farm stress management and effective communication with farmers. -
Can irrigation or rain clear wildfire smoke?
Published on July 27, 2026
Understanding water as a tool for clearing the air. -
Michigan AgrAbility 2025 updates
Published on July 22, 2026
For farmers, injuries, chronic health conditions, disabilities and the effects of aging can make everyday tasks more difficult and increase the risk of further injury. -
'It changed my life': Urban farmer finds stability through counseling support
Published on July 21, 2026
Chris Huntoon operates a microgreens farm in downtown Grand Rapids where constant demands and financial strain eventually took a toll. -
Heat stress prevention among farmers heading into Michigan’s summer
Published on June 29, 2026
A tragic case study of fatal heat stroke illustrates why acclimation, rapid cooling and proactive employer prevention plans are necessary to save lives when high temperatures and physical labor combine.