MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

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  Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

  Published on January 19, 2023
  The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.

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  Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months

  Published on January 18, 2023
  Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier.

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  Cold weather preparation for small and hobby flocks

  Published on January 6, 2023
  Tips for managing small flocks during the colder months.

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  A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

  Published on October 13, 2022
  Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.

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  Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

  Published on June 24, 2022
  These info sheets overview how farms with greater than or less than 3,000 laying hens can produce shell eggs as a value-added product.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series to kick off new growing season March 31, 2022

  Published on March 14, 2022
  This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on a wide array of relevant field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.

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  Eggs and poultry are safe to eat, despite news of avian influenza

  Published on March 4, 2022
  Proper handling and cooking ensures food safety.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production

  Published on March 3, 2022
  Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Protect your small or backyard flock from diseases such as highly contagious avian influenza

  Published on February 25, 2022
  Learn biosecurity basics to keep your birds healthy.

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  Identify the signs of highly contagious avian influenza in your small or backyard flock

  Published on February 25, 2022
  Learn the symptoms of HPAI and strategies to keep your birds healthy.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: Land application

  Published on February 19, 2022
  Part five of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: compost transfer and equipment calibration

  Published on February 14, 2022
  Part four of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: Appropriate storage options

  Published on February 8, 2022
  Part three of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: Disease-suppressing and growth-promoting composts

  Published on January 14, 2022
  Part two of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Compost handling in agriculture systems: How is compost made?

  Published on January 12, 2022
  Part one of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.

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  Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

  Published on June 11, 2021
  New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.

• Small Farm Meat Chicken Production

  Getting started with understanding the production of small farm meat chicken.

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  Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?

  Published on December 20, 2018
  Many farms are equipped with up-to-date, labor saving machines and equipment, but many tasks on smaller, start-up farms require a great deal of physical effort.

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  2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online

  Published on July 12, 2018
  Fifteen new MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinars are now posted and available for free viewing.

• New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website

  Published on July 14, 2017
  For those interested in new farm enterprises, these recorded presentations by MSU Extension educators and other experts offer a free, online opportunity to learn about the basics.