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Tips for bringing baby chicks home

Published on April 12, 2023
Bringing home new chicks can be exciting and here are some tips to make sure your chicks get off to the best start!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.