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Steps to developing a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship
Published on December 9, 2016
Be prepared for the unexpected when raising animals by developing a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship. -
Daily observation is key in animal health and wellbeing
Published on November 29, 2016
Daily observation helps animal owners properly monitor their animal’s health and wellbeing. -
Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 5: GFSI and prospects for improvement
Published on November 3, 2016
Low to middle income countries in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia are the most vulnerable to food insecurity. Several priorities to enhance the long-term food security in this region have been suggested. -
Checklist to prepare 4-H animal project facilities for winter weather
Published on October 27, 2016
Ten items to check for and do before winter weather arrives when you have or are getting 4-H animal projects. -
Looking forward with your livestock 4-H club
Published on October 21, 2016
Recognize successes, set SMART goals and achieve club success each year with the help of MSU Extension resources. -
Remote pilot in command certification for commercial drone operators
Published on October 20, 2016
Landmark changes to the small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) rule provide an easier path for commercial drone operators to secure FAA certification. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs are moving into Michigan homes again
Published on September 22, 2016
What they are, why stink bugs are entering houses, and what you can do about them. -
Challenges to feeding the seven billion and beyond – Part 4: Global Food Security Index
Published on September 22, 2016
The 2016 Global Food Security Index reports most countries made modest improvements in the past five years. Long-term threats need to be addressed to sustain this progress. -
New attendance record set at the August 27 Breakfast on the Farm at Hartland Farms
Published on September 8, 2016
With cars as far as one could see, a new attendance record was set at the 35th Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm event. -
When am I farming, and when am I excavating?
Published on August 22, 2016
There are many underground pipelines delivering natural gas and hazardous liquids on many farms in Michigan. Any farm activity involving soil depth greater than 12 inches should be preceded by an “811 call.”