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What does the judge really mean?
Published on August 28, 2014
If you have sat around the ring at a county fair or been moving an animal around the show ring, you have heard the comments of the judge. Knowing what those comments mean will help you learn more about the animal project. -
Animal judging – What’s it all about?
Published on August 27, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it! -
Faces of Michigan farmers front and center in grocery stores
Published on August 27, 2014
In an effort to connect consumers to Michigan farmers, Michigan State University Extension teamed up with Neiman’s Family Market to provide shoppers with a glimpse of a few farmers behind the food. -
Michigan State University Product Center assists Farmers on the Move Cooperative, Inc.
Published on August 27, 2014
Southwest Michigan Hispanic Grower Cooperation improving profitability through farmer educational knowledge -
Storing manure on small farms – deciding on a storage option
Published on August 25, 2014
The capability to store manure reduces, or eliminates, the need to spread manure on a daily basis. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized at a later time. -
Proper manure management is important for everyone, including small-scale livestock or horse farms
Published on August 19, 2014
Using best management practices can help protect the environment. These practices can also improve the health and well-being of your animals and increase your farm’s profit. -
Timing is right for summer alfalfa seeding
Published on August 5, 2014
Long-term effects of winterkill in alfalfa fields include reduced yields and shorter stand life. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 6 - Follow-up for certification
Published on July 28, 2014
The final installment in the six part series of Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audits looks at the follow-up corrective actions that need to take place after the audit in order for your farm to achieve certification. -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 4 – Preparing your farm
Published on July 28, 2014
Part 4 in preparing for a certified animal welfare audit on your farm looks at review of the audit and preparation of your farm for audit day -
Certified Animal Welfare Audits for Farms: Part 5 - Audit day
Published on July 28, 2014
Certified Farm Animal Welfare Audit day has arrived on your farm. Part five in this six part series is meant to give you an idea of what to expect and how to prepare yourself and your employees.