Resources
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Composting on Michigan Farms
Published on April 2, 2012
How to successfully compost on Michigan farms. -
Swine Breeding Systems for Alternative Pork Chains: Breed Options & Use
Published on April 2, 2012
A discussion of which breed options to use in swine breeding systems. -
Swine Breeding Systems for Alternative Pork Chains: Breeding Programs
Published on April 2, 2012
A discussion of swine breeding programs with different swine breeds. -
Advanced Soil Organic Matter Management
Published on April 2, 2012
Soil organic matter (SOM) is the foundation for productive soil. This bulletin will help farmers learn to build SOM to promote healthy crops, provide resources for microbes and other soil organisms and regulate the supply of water, air and nutrients. -
Growing Hay and Pasture for Michigan Horses
Published on April 2, 2012
Horses are used for entertainment, sporting events and companionship, therapy for people with disabilities, and even racing. Whatever their purpose, horses need good pastures that are free of weeds and hazards. This is discussed below. -
Environmental Stewardship: Controlling Silage Leachage
Published on April 2, 2012
Silage leachate—seepage from silage piles, bags, bunkers or silos—often occurs on beef and dairy farms and is one of the farm outputs requiring proper management. -
Low-stress Cattle Handling: The Basics (E3100)
Published on April 2, 2012
The advantages of low-stress cattle handling include increased profit for dairy and beef producers. Low-stress cattle handling is easier and safer for people, induces less cattle stress and injury, and produces a better product with a better public image. -
Watering Systems for Grazing
Published on March 26, 2012
There are two basic approaches to watering systems on grazing land: either take the water to the animals, or provide limited access for the animals to go to the water. -
Greenhouse Cost of Production Spreadsheet
Published on January 5, 2012
This work sheet is designed to assist the manager/owner in developing estimated cost for their greenhouse business. -
Michigan Dairy Review: Having to Dismiss a Dairy Farm Employee
Published on April 1, 2009
Dismissal is the involuntary termination of an employee’s employment. Because of the involuntary character of the situation, emotions often are high on both sides and require dismissals to be handled with great care—or to be avoided.