Resources

Natural and Organic Label Claims

Published on September 30, 2020
Natural or organic label claims are used on food products to describe how they were grown, raised, and/or processed. Two government agencies oversee the production and labeling of food in the United States to ensure that label claims are truthful.
Animal Raising Label Claims

Published on September 30, 2020
These labeling terms are used on products to describe the environment in which animals were raised during their life span. Animal raising claims describe the care the animal receives and how the producer maintains the land and environment.
What are GMOs?

Published on September 27, 2020
GMO stands for genetically modified organism and is sometimes referred to as genetically engineered (GE), bioengineered (BE) or genetically modified (GM).
Child Labor Bulletin 102

Published on September 20, 2020
This bulletin details the child labor requirements in agricultural occupations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Federal Income Tax and FICA Withholding for Foreign Agricultural Workers with an H-2A Visa

Published on September 20, 2020
This publication by the IRS details federal income tax and FICA withholding for foreign agricultural workers with an H-2A visa.
Dairy Incentive Pay

Published on September 20, 2020
Dairy Incentive Pay 4th Edition
Fact Sheet #40: Overview of Youth Employment (Child Labor) Provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for Agricultural Occupations

Published on September 20, 2020
This publication by the US department of labor is a fact sheet providing an overview of youth employment (child labor) provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for Agricultural Occupations .
Horse Manure Management Plans

Published on September 18, 2020
Overwhelmed by horse manure? If you answered yes to this question, it may be time to reevaluate your current management practices.
Agricultural Employer Checklist

Published on September 13, 2020
This publication is a guide to the legal requirements for hiring agricultural employees in Michigan.
Agriculture Employee Handbook Template

Published on September 12, 2020
This Employee Handbook was designed as a sample document to be used by farms at their discretion. Once you as the user, insert your name and make the applicable changes, it becomes your farm document and you are solely responsible for the contents.
Labor Laws and Michigan Agriculture

Published on September 10, 2020
All farm employers and workers need to be aware of and understand the various laws pertaining to labor. This publication attempts to create such awareness and lists references for fuller understanding.
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool

Published on August 26, 2020
Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19.
Bronze Level of Performance

Published on August 7, 2020
Manure application equipment inspection list for Level 1 certification.
Enhancing Business Continuity for Pork Operations through Secure Pork Supply Planning

Published on July 22, 2020
Secure Pork Supply planning is the effort of the pork industry to protect as much of itself as possible from loss if a highly contagious animal disease with severe consequences were to occur.
CHAMP E-Tool designed to assist the Michigan agriculture community

Published on July 21, 2020
This tool is designed for the Michigan agriculture community to help identify and implement appropriate and meaningful exposure control strategies to protect workers and the public.
Common Questions and Answers about Genetically Engineered (GM/GMO) Plants

Published on July 19, 2020
Common Questions and Answers about Genetically Engineered (GM/GMO) Plants
Common Questions and Answers about Beef Cattle Production

Published on July 19, 2020
Common Questions and Answers about Beef Cattle Production
Supporting the Animal Agriculture Industry in Michigan

Published on June 18, 2020
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension works to increase farmers’ success while protecting the environment and ensuring food safety.
Managing the Current Situation Webinar for Michigan Pork Industry

Published on June 9, 2020
The purpose of this webinar is to provide information and resources for our pork producers here in Michigan. Our hope is that this will help best position our producers to respond to industry disruption.
Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects – Poultry (Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks) and Rabbits

Published on May 25, 2020
This document will serve as a guide to help youth market, establish pricing, find a processor, keep records, and evaluate transportationconsiderations.