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What breed of chicken should I get?
Published on April 1, 2025
Selecting the breed of chicken that you want to raise can be a difficult decision because there are so many options. -
Michigan AgrAbility 2024 updates
Published on March 24, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility supports farmers with disabilities and limitations, offering equipment modifications, assistive technology and farm evaluations. In 2024, the program collaborated with partners to provide innovative solutions enhancing accessibility. -
Are you in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act?
Published on March 13, 2025
Finalized legislation creates requirements for all employers to provide sick leave to their employees. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
Tips for bringing baby chicks home
Published on March 4, 2025
Bringing home new chicks can be exciting—here are some tips to make sure your chicks get off to the best start! -
Why is the price of eggs so high?
Published on February 26, 2025
The rise in egg prices is correlated to the Bird Flu outbreaks. -
New to raising chickens? Check out MSU Extension’s self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers
Published on February 18, 2025
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming Online Course teaches the basic considerations and how-to’s of raising chickens on a small scale. -
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 2: Hands-on trainings for Michigan First Responders
Published on February 7, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL team had two statewide, in-person trainings for Michigan first responders. -
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 3: ERAIL Program places five trailers across Michigan
Published on February 7, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program and MDRAD place five emergency response trailers around the state of Michigan. -
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 1: National and international ERAIL program training
Published on February 4, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program expanded its reach beyond Michigan to increase awareness of handling livestock accidents.