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Improving Farm Animal Welfare with Biotechnologies

Published on November 23, 2020
MSUAFRE Ph.D. student, Danielle Ufer, is working with Michigan farmers and consumers to explore market opportunities and limitations of biotechnologies that improve farm animal welfare in the pork and dairy industries.
USDA grant provides an opportunity to improve agricultural water quality

Published on November 23, 2020
Grant will support the development of an online tool for farmers to improve water quality.
Take a virtual tour of the MSU Bug House

Published on November 23, 2020
You can still learn about and experience insects and other arthropods at the MSU Bug House with our two-part video tour.
County 4-H endowments are making a difference in local communities

Published on November 23, 2020
County 4-H endowments provide general support for current 4-H program delivery, purchase or development of new program and learning materials, support for 4-H youth leadership experiences or any future areas of great need to advance the county 4-H program.
Mental health resources for veterans

Published on November 20, 2020
Connecting military veterans and service providers with mental health resources at Michigan State University Extension.
Do beef cattle frame scores need updating?

Published on November 20, 2020
The length of a yardstick has not changed, but the way we use the yardstick must be updated to more accuractly reflect current genetics.
Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24

Published on November 20, 2020
Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes.
Farm Business Incubator — growing farmers in the central Upper Peninsula

Published on November 20, 2020
Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Business Incubator program.
How food purchasing changed in 2020 – Did we get it right?

Published on November 20, 2020
How did consumer food purchasing habits change in 2020 and what does it mean for the future?
The October 2020 Virtual Network Meeting provided space for learning, connecting, and celebrating

Published on November 19, 2020
The October 2020 Virtual Network Meeting celebrated the Apple Crunch and provided partners with pandemic stories and tips.