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• Veterinary Feed Directive – Year One in Review

  Published on January 10, 2020

  To gain a better understanding of the direct impacts to farmer raising animals for food productions MSU Extension led a nationwide survey to help determine what effect these new rules had across food animal species and across farms on a national level.

• When to call an attorney for planning and zoning issues

  Published on December 5, 2019

  Land use decision making is not always a do it yourself proposition for local officials; there are times when you really should hire a lawyer.

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  Farm stress emphasis featured at the 2019 Great Lakes EXPO

  Published on November 15, 2019

  The weather and other events of the 2019 growing season have been the equivalent of rubbing salt on already wounded farmers.

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  Connecting Yooper flavor to the broader state at Making it in Michigan

  Published on October 18, 2019

  Rozie’s Foods has quickly moved from a conceptual startup to regionally distributed food business. Rose credits her rapid growth to a great product, strong team and personal touch.

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  Why is science important for youth to experience every day?

  Published on October 18, 2019

  Science is everywhere, and MSU Extension has resources to help youth experience the excitement of science exploration.

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  Michigan 4-H Livestock Judging Team competes at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition

  Published on October 17, 2019

  Allegan County 4-H youth member finishes sixth overall at national livestock judging contest.

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  Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2020 by IR-4

  Published on October 17, 2019

  Participants at the 2019 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2020 IR-4 food-use research program.

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  Assigning workers to new networks boosts sustainability

  Published on October 17, 2019

  Innovation comes from people in different units who have new knowledge, and a new study about conservation organizations suggests encouraging employees to think and act outside network boxes from time to time.

• East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019

  Published on October 17, 2019

  Growers are harvesting a few Red Delicious strains, but there are several other varieties that have jumped ahead of Red Delicious in terms of maturity.

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  MSU fisheries experts publish book of triumphs

  Published on October 17, 2019

  MSU fisheries experts compile 22 success stories of long-term conservation wins.