MSU Extension Sheep & Goats

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  Composting animal manure

  Published on March 19, 2025
  Composting animal manure is an effective soil amendment that enhances soil health, provides better organics storage options, reduces manure volume and offers greater flexibility for field application compared to raw manure.

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  Soil testing through MSU Extension

  Published on March 11, 2025
  MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.

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  Guidelines to assist growers with immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 1

  Published on February 13, 2025
  Introductory information to help growers and farm workers take initial steps for potential immigration actions.

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  Farmer shares experience about grazing livestock in solar projects

  Published on February 12, 2025
  Farmers who raise sheep and cattle and local planning and zoning board members are invited to learn about solar grazing opportunities.

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  ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 2: Hands-on trainings for Michigan First Responders

  Published on February 7, 2025
  In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL team had two statewide, in-person trainings for Michigan first responders.

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  ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 3: ERAIL Program places five trailers across Michigan

  Published on February 7, 2025
  In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program and MDRAD place five emergency response trailers around the state of Michigan.

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  ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 1: National and international ERAIL program training

  Published on February 4, 2025
  In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program expanded its reach beyond Michigan to increase awareness of handling livestock accidents.

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  The deadly mix of substance use and farm machinery

  Published on January 29, 2025
  Content warning: This article includes discussions of substance use, injuries, and violent deaths, which may be distressing to some readers. Additionally, some cited sources contain graphic descriptions; readers are encouraged to proceed with caution.

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  Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

  Published on January 27, 2025
  A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.

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   MSU Extension animal agriculture educators offer learning sessions for lifestyle farmers

  Published on January 15, 2025
   MI Ag Ideas to Grow with Virtual Conference offered February 24 – March 7, 2025 highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets.