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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 One

  Published on May 21, 2020

  Determine the amount of freezer space needed when purchasing freezer beef.

• 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?

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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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  Planning tool for welfare culling during farm disrupted operations

  Published on May 4, 2020

  When cull animal markets are disrupted, on-farm euthanasia of these animals based on welfare may have to be considered.

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  In times of supply chain disruption, how do I appropriately dispose of my livestock mortalities?

  Published on May 3, 2020

  Learn about mortality disposal options according to the Michigan Bodies of Dead Animals Act.

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  Supply chain disruptions

  Published on May 3, 2020

  When workers essential to the food supply become ill, how does this affect the food supply chain within the meat industry?

• Licenses to direct market individual cuts of meat in Michigan

  Published on May 1, 2020

  Selling meat by the individual retail cut or in bundles requires a license in Michigan

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  Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

  Published on May 1, 2020

  The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.

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  Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

  Published on April 30, 2020

  Handling low profits means you need to manage the financial risks affecting your operation.