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What you should know about how eggs are monitored for food safety
Published on June 5, 2017
Many agencies of the USDA work to keep eggs safe from farm to table. -
Pipeline safety is an important farm issue that can’t be ignored
Published on May 30, 2017
The Pipeline Ag Safety Alliance provides excellent resources to avoid trouble with underground utility lines on your farm. -
Early career agribusiness professional development training series available
Published on May 19, 2017
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems. -
How to recognize a sick bird
Published on May 17, 2017
People with backyard birds should be able to recognize when a bird is sick. -
Is employee training educating the uneducated?
Published on May 9, 2017
Employee training is increasingly important as farming gets more computerized and information drives decisions. Are your employees up to it? -
Hungry to learn?
Published on May 9, 2017
A lot is said about employees wanting to learn, but that must be someone else’s employees, not mine! -
Setting goals with your 4-H market livestock animal
Published on April 24, 2017
Start your record book for your 4-H project animals at the beginning of the project. -
Protect yourself from salmonella when handling chicks and ducklings
Published on April 11, 2017
We hear about taking precautions to avoid getting salmonella when cooking chicken, but we forget it can also be passed along from handling our feathered friends. -
Sustainability on Michigan farms
Published on April 5, 2017
Through integrated systems that are site specific, Michigan farmers are practicing sustainability. -
Pre- and post-purchase tips: Adding animals to the herd made easy
Published on March 31, 2017
Adding animals to existing herds poses a certain amount of risk. Make sure to check off the important information prior to purchasing.