Poultry
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Finding financial success in uncertain times
Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension -
Keeping You and Your Flock Healthy – Information on Avian Influenza
Published on April 18, 2024
Protecting your flock from the entry and spread of diseases is important. Biosecurity practices are ways that you can help limit the spread of disease and reduce the chance of a disease outbreak in your flock. -
MSU Extension launches self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers
Published on April 17, 2024
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming online course teaches the basic considerations and how-tos of raising chickens on a small scale. -
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension. -
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation
Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency. -
USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress
Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments. -
El USDA ofrece a los agricultores que tienen préstamos con la FSA la oportunidad de facilitar el apremio por la devolución del dinero
Published on September 19, 2023
La Asistencia de Flujo de Caja puede ayudarlo a ajustar el calendario de pagos. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023
Published on April 21, 2023
MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center. -
Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series
Published on March 13, 2023
Producing a value-added product on your farm can be a great way to generate additional revenue. The information on this sheet may help you decide if adding a product is right for your farm business and take you through the major steps involved. -
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report
Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. -
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. -
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. -
Cold weather preparation for small and hobby flocks
Published on January 6, 2023
Tips for managing small flocks during the colder months. -
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. -
Eggs and poultry are safe to eat, despite news of avian influenza
Published on March 3, 2022
Proper handling and cooking ensures food safety. -
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Right-to-Farm coverage of on-farm compost production
Published on March 2, 2022
Part six of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms. -
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. -
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. -
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.