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Send your farm products to school
Published on November 1, 2011
Michigan State University assists communities, agricultural producers and school personnel in increasing Michigan foods in the menus of local schools. -
Retain more manure nitrogen by applying after soil temperatures fall below 50 degrees F
Published on November 1, 2011
Michigan State University's Enviro-weather aids in proper timing for manure application. -
Manage cropping systems to reduce compaction and restore soil quality and productivity
Published on October 26, 2011
You cannot till, nor can you no-till your way out of a soil quality problem. Additional organic inputs such as crop residue, manure and cover crops are needed to increase organic matter and water holding capacity -
Updated agricultural employer checklist available
Published on October 25, 2011
MSU Extension Agricultural Employer Checklist helps agricultural employers stay current. -
Selling meat from your farm? Make sure it is labeled properly!
Published on October 18, 2011
Many farmers are direct marketing meat from their farm and need to be in compliance with regulations. -
Interviewing employees on the way out
Published on October 11, 2011
Exit interviews with departing employees can provide valuable information to farm managers to help sharpen management, correct mistakes and retain employees -
Successful Breakfast on the Farm held in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on October 6, 2011
Over 1,000 people experienced life on a modern dairy farm in Pickford, Michigan. -
The top 3 records needed for manure application
Published on October 5, 2011
GAAMPs for Manure require yearly manure sampling and testing, records of manure applications and recent soil tests. Fall is a good time to review your records. -
Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years
Published on October 5, 2011
The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment. -
So you want to write a farmer/rancher grant
Published on October 3, 2011
Follow these important tips for writing a successful NCR-SARE farmer/rancher grant proposal.