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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. -
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. -
Beginning farmers have plenty to glean from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on February 10, 2025
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 24 through March 7 during the MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers
Published on January 14, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.