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MSU Extension offers Healthy Animals, Strong Farms trainings for Upper Peninsula livestock farms

Published on March 16, 2026
Small and diversified livestock farms in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula can strengthen animal health and protect their farms by attending upcoming Healthy Animals, Strong Farms trainings offered in two locations.
How MSU, M-AAA helped build a national model for laying hen research

Published on March 10, 2026
Through collaboration with industry and state partners, MSU created a first-of-its-kind facility guiding the future of laying hen housing.
Bulls, broncs and other bovine: Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock training, rodeo stock edition

Published on February 16, 2026
Michigan State University Extension is offering an Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) training revolving around rodeo stock.
MSU Extension offers PFAS in Agriculture Webinar Series during MSU’s PFAS Awareness Week

Published on February 12, 2026
A series of four webinars on PFAS in agriculture will be offered at no cost in March 2026.
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know

Published on February 3, 2026
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
New bulletin available on farm income taxes: Am I a farm business?

Published on January 26, 2026
New resource from Michigan State University Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture

Published on January 15, 2026
The AgrAbility project’s annual National Training Workshop is coming to Traverse City, Michigan, March 16-19, 2026.
Start the new year in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act

Published on December 18, 2025
The Earned Sick Time Act fact sheet from MSU Extension provides detailed information and frequently asked questions related to the Earned Sick Time Act in Michigan.