Resources
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Better Designs for Development in Michigan Putting Conservation into Local Land Use regulations.
Published on May 31, 2016
This reviews conservation design principals for development in Michigan. Development approaches such as clustering, open space preservation, through use of use of Planned Unit Development and Michigan Land Division Act tools are explained. -
Basics of farm business planning and financial readiness
Published on May 17, 2016
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness. -
Mustards - A Brassica Cover Crop for Michigan
Published on February 19, 2016
Michigan farmers rely on a wide range of cover crops as vital management tools. A living cover is the best protection available against erosion and nutrient loss. -
Deer Barriers...Fencing, Repellents, Dog Restraint Systems
Published on February 18, 2016
White-tailed deer prefer to eat many agricultural crops, and when natural foods are scarce, deer depend on agricultural crops. -
Oilseed Radish: A New Cover Crop for Michigan
Published on February 18, 2016
Michigan farmers have a long tradition of improving their cropping systems by using cover crops. -
Managing Manure in Potato and Vegetable Systems
Published on February 16, 2016
Both short-term yield benefits and long-term soil building can occur through the addition of organic matter. -
Controlled Grazing: Balancing Forages, Livestock, and Management
Published on February 12, 2016
Pasturing, or grazing, is the original animal feeding system. With the advent of cheap energy and automated feed harvesting systems, grazing declined dramatically in the Midwest. -
Security for Animal Agriculture: Prevention
Published on February 12, 2016
Threats to farm security can come from many sources. Intentional injury, destruction or contamination of livestock is a possibility that producers must guard against. -
Security for Animal Agriculture: A Checklist
Published on February 12, 2016
Farm managers must take the primary responsibility for maintaining the health of their herds and flocks. A major strategy in providing for healthy animals is biosecurity of the farming operation. -
Animal Agriculture and Climate Change in Michigan
Published on February 9, 2016
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