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Breakfast on the Farm improves consumer trust in dairy farming
Published on December 30, 2015
Place-based education provides the opportunity for consumers to experience modern farming in their local communities. -
Tis the season to talk to your city cousins about how you produce their food
Published on December 22, 2015
Even though your relatives and friends have a relationship to the farm, don’t assume that they understand what you do on a daily basis to ensure quality, safety, good animal care and environmental protection. -
Livestock and poultry presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a wide variety of livestock production topics for people new to agriculture are online and free for viewing. -
Think about fair auction during winter
Published on December 11, 2015
Winter is the perfect time to build your auction buyer base. -
Resources for veteran careers in agriculture
Published on December 8, 2015
Educational resources providing valuable information to veterans seeking agriculture-based careers are now available. -
Reducing energy expenses
Published on December 4, 2015
Farmers who attended workshops have experienced success in securing utility rebates and USDA grant funding to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. -
Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program – Auditor training
Published on December 4, 2015
Audits performed by auditors certified by the Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program have increased the number of approved on-farm energy efficiency projects in Michigan. -
Spartan students assist a farmer with mobility issues
Published on December 1, 2015
MSU Mechanical Engineering students help AgrAbilty through capstone project. -
Are you developing or just dictating to employees?
Published on November 17, 2015
As an employer, you want your employees to follow the procedures that you have set, you want them to do what you say, and you want it done now and consistently done. However, we will not achieve those characteristics by command. -
Cropland leasing trends
Published on November 16, 2015
Midwest cropland lease rates declining with slight shift to flexible leases.