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Employee harassment undermines teamwork
Published on December 17, 2018
Harassment of employees, whether sexually based or not, undermines teamwork and may set up employers for liability issues. It’s time to openly address this issue on all farms. -
Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1
Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S. -
Preventing and preparing for barn fires
Published on December 11, 2018
Have you ever thought about how you can prevent a fire in your barn? Read this tips for reducing the risk and being prepared for a barn fire. -
Creating an online Profile easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 on the New MarketMaker: Part 2
Published on December 11, 2018
Food-related business operators can easily set up online profiles on the new and improved MarketMaker in just a few steps. -
Feeding the world in 2050 and beyond – Part 1: Productivity challenges
Published on December 3, 2018
Increasing productivity is a more sustainable approach to feeding the global population in 2050. -
Results from 2018 growing season will be available at Winter Ag Reviews
Published on November 27, 2018
Five locations will provide learning opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses about field trial research results. -
Agricultural economic situation placing pressure on producers
Published on November 21, 2018
Current agricultural prices are having detrimental economic and psychological effects. Producers have made adjustments in a number of ways, but when this situation will change in their favor is unclear. -
A day to recognize farmers
Published on October 4, 2018
Oct. 12 is National Farmer's Day, a time to recognize the farmers who continue on in spite of the hardships. -
Preparing your barn for winter - Pest management series part two
Published on October 1, 2018
This 4-part series will address different areas of pest management and assist farmers with building and maintaining a pest management plan that is feasible for their options. -
Confronting animal agriculture’s challenges through growing initiative
Published on October 1, 2018
With $600,000 from Michigan State University and the backing of the animal agriculture industry, the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture was born in 2015. Since then, funding has diversified and grown considerably.