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New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Michigan State University Extension to offer two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) related trainings

Published on September 9, 2026
Equipment needed to safely extricate livestock from trailers, move and contain animals following a transportation accident will be displayed and described in this section of the ERAIL course offered in person by MSU Extension.
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on September 2, 2026
MSU Extension's Breakfast on the Farm event returns on July 10, 2027, in Clayton, Michigan.
Without M-AAA, Michigan ag industries would be ‘more desperate’ searching for research and education

Published on September 2, 2026
For more than a decade, M-AAA has helped MSU researchers and educators generate over $960 million in economic impacts for Michigan.
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties

Published on August 27, 2026
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data.
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.