MSU Extension Dairy

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  Am I running a commercial farm?

  Published on July 17, 2020
  Know the difference between hobby and commercial farming, and the IRS expectations of each type of farm.

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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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  Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?

  Published on July 16, 2020
  Keeping records is important when raising market animals.

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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 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.