Resources

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.
Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects – Sheep and Goats

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 transportation considerations.
Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects – Beef

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 transportation considerations.
Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects – Swine

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 transportation considerations.
Information on the impact of ractopamine elimination for county fairs and exhibitions

Published on March 13, 2020
MSU Extension provides information on the impacts of ractopamine on county fairs and exhibitions
Frequently asked questions on ractopamine eliminations

Published on March 13, 2020
MSU Extension provides an opportunity to review frequently asked questions regarding ractopamine.
Creating a biosecurity plan map of your swine facilities using Google Earth

Published on March 7, 2020
This document will help you create a biosecurity map of your swine facilities using Google Earth Pro. The map will be part of your enhanced biosecurity plan against foreign animal disease. It should show the specific biosecurity lines that you follow.
Poultry Processing in Michigan

Published on February 25, 2020
A schematic to help guide those starting a poultry processing facility.
Need assessment of the Michigan Beef Industry

Published on February 14, 2020
MSU Extension provides a list of results for the beef industries needs assessment.
Needs Assessment of Michigan Beef Industries

Published on February 12, 2020
The questions asked in the Beef Needs Assessment Survey Distributed across the state of Michigan during March, April, May of 2019 are on the following pages.
Cow-calf enterprise budget tool

Published on January 29, 2020
This excel tool helps cow-calf producers forecast their economic profitability. The tool will help users better understand their revenue, variable and fixed costs, and ultimately profitability.
Spartan Emergency Animal Tissue Composting Planner v1.04

Published on December 5, 2019
MSU Extension provides an opportunity for people to learn and understand instructions for a Spartan Emergency Animal Tissue Composting Planner.
Spartan Animal Tissue Compost System Planner v1.03

Published on December 5, 2019
MSU Extension provides a template for you to easily document animal production and compost.