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

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

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