News
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Small farm employers are subject to the Earned Sick Time Act starting October 1
Published on September 26, 2025
Small employers (10 or fewer employees) are subject to the law beginning on October 1. Requirements for large employers (11 or more employees) took effect in February. -
Protecting animal health by strengthening farm biosecurity
Published on September 26, 2025
Healthy farms mean healthy communities. MSU Extension’s new resources and training make it easier for you to take simple steps that protect animals and keep Michigan agriculture strong. -
Simplifying respiratory safety on the farm
Published on September 25, 2025
One resource for choosing the right respirator, meeting regulations, and protecting your team. -
Fall means farm equipment on roads
Published on September 18, 2025
Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely. -
Steps to developing a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship
Published on September 18, 2025
Be prepared for the unexpected when raising animals by developing a VCPR. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!
Published on September 1, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant. -
Register for the Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference Scheduled for October 21, 2025
Published on August 28, 2025
The Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference will be held October 21, 2025 on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing. -
MSU Extension Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) Team helps spur change in how emergency personnel respond to accidents involving livestock
Published on August 26, 2025
Survey results demonstrated actionable changes to strategies when responding to accidents involving livestock by emergency personnel who received previous MSU Extension ERAIL training. -
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 26, 2025
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data.