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Breakfast on the Farm Events in Michigan
Published on February 28, 2011
Breakfast on the Farm (BOTF) showcases a selection of Michigan farms and educates the general public about modern agriculture. -
How to register your farm on MarketMaker
Published on February 28, 2011
Increase sales of farm products by registering your farm on Michigan MarketMaker and communicating the attributes of your products to your customers. -
Cook hamburger to 160 Degrees
Published on February 27, 2011
Thoroughly cooking hamburger to 160°F can prevent foodborne illness. -
Temporary manure stacks should not cross the line
Published on February 26, 2011
Selecting the correct location for a temporary manure stack takes forethought. Consider where runoff may move, who will be impacted by odor and what pest may hatch from the pile before the stack is placed. -
Common air emissions from animal agriculture and their impacts
Published on February 17, 2011
Some air emissions have local human health and nuisance impacts while other emissions pose problems at a regional scale -
Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning
Published on February 17, 2011
Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers. -
Prepare yourself and your farm to respond to complaints
Published on February 17, 2011
Neighbors may lodge a Right To Farm complaint about your operation with the Michigan Department of Agriculture. This checklist can help you resolve it. -
The impact of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from animal agriculture
Published on February 17, 2011
Ammonia emissions impact human and ecosystem health while hydrogen sulfide is primarily a human health concern. -
Scouting for weeds: Perennial sowthistle
Published on June 29, 2007