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Breakfast on the Farm wraps up another successful season
Published on September 28, 2015
Five Michigan farm families gave visitors an incredible first-hand look at modern agriculture. Now is the time for interested farm families to apply to host an event in 2016. -
Do you need an employee certified in HACCP?
Published on September 24, 2015
Certain third party audits and food safety plans require having an employee trained in HACCP. -
You’ve recovered from fair week, now it’s time to clean
Published on September 23, 2015
Utilize the warm weather to clean and disinfect animal equipment and facilities to be better prepared for new animal projects. -
4-H Animal Care and Well-Being bookmarks and posters available for purchase
Published on September 23, 2015
New resources answering common care and well-being questions about 4-H project animals at local fairs are now available for purchase through MSU Extension Bookstore. -
Fair exhibitors kept birds home to keep Michigan flocks healthy
Published on September 5, 2015
Efforts to reduce the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza changed the atmosphere of county fairs across the United States this summer, including Michigan. -
Reducing nutrient loss
Published on September 1, 2015
Three ways farmers can protect water quality. -
September field day in Hillsdale County features nutrient management and conservation practices
Published on August 24, 2015
A field day for livestock producers and field crop farmers who utilize commercial fertilizer or manure in their crop nutrient program. -
Options in manure management highlighted at the 2015 North American Manure Expo in Chambersburg, PA
Published on August 24, 2015
“Manure than You Can Handle” was certainly a fitting theme for this year’s Manure Expo between the farm tours, equipment demonstrations and educational sessions. -
Is it done yet? A guide to safely cooking meat
Published on August 17, 2015
Tips on how to check for doness of meat and cook meat safely. -
How is your team doing
Published on August 3, 2015
Teamwork plays a big part in your farms success.