MSU Extension Dairy

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 4 – Basic health and functioning

  Published on July 16, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 3 – Introducing the Three Circles Model to youth

  Published on July 16, 2020
  This article will continue to explore the basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 2 – Introducing the Five Freedoms to youth

  Published on July 9, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should be familiar with this subject.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 1 – What is animal welfare?

  Published on July 7, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should be familiar with this subject.

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  Nominate the next Dairy Farmer of the Year

  Published on June 26, 2020
  The 2021 award will be presented at the Michigan Dairy Industry Awards Banquet.

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  Poison hemlock identification and control

  Published on June 25, 2020
  Poison hemlock is a potentially dangerous weed found in Michigan, and identifying it is the first step in controlling it.

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  Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry

  Published on June 24, 2020
  The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan.

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  Working women, the backbone of family farms

  Published on June 23, 2020
  The role of women in farming continues to evolve. The added stress of working off the farm while balancing traditional responsibilities can be difficult to manage.

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  Online farm stress training is free and open to the public

  Published on June 22, 2020
  Online course will better equip farmers, their families and the agricultural community with tools and resources to help in stressful times.

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  The long-awaited Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for farmers

  Published on June 11, 2020
  MSU Extension provides a food assistance program for farmers.

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  Improving labor efficiency on farms

  Published on June 8, 2020
  To sustainably achieve improved labor efficiency, begin with changes in leadership by farm owners.

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  MSU Covid-19 response is part of long-time support of Michigan's dairy producers

  Published on June 5, 2020
  Already struggling dairy industry hit hard by coronavirus

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  Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for dairy farmers

  Published on June 3, 2020
  The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that applies to dairy farms provides much needed help for an industry that has been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  COVID-19 videos in Spanish for dairy employees

  Published on May 22, 2020
  To minimize the chance of spread of COVID-19 in dairy workers, provide access to information in their native language.

• How much to expect when buying freezer beef: Part Two

  Published on May 21, 2020
  How many steak and roasts is in one freezer beef? How much ground beef should I expect?

• How much to expect when buying freezer beef: Part One

  Published on May 21, 2020
  Determine the amount of freezer space needed when purchasing freezer beef.

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  CANR Outstanding Student Leader talks about making an impact

  Published on May 18, 2020
  MSU graduate Lauren Heberling shared how the little things in life can create changes in the world around us.

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  Dairy farm labor efficiency

  Published on May 8, 2020
  Is your farm as efficient as it could be?

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  Expect temporary changes in the meat case

  Published on May 7, 2020
  The meat case is likely to look different for a period of time due to supply chain disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.

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  AFRE student received 2020 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Senior Lauren Heberling uses her dairy background, MSU education and extracurricular experiences to prepare her for a career in the ag industry.