Resources
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Agricultural Employer Checklist
Published on September 13, 2020
This publication is a guide to the legal requirements for hiring agricultural employees in Michigan. -
Agriculture Employee Handbook Template
Published on September 12, 2020
This Employee Handbook was designed as a sample document to be used by farms at their discretion. Once you as the user, insert your name and make the applicable changes, it becomes your farm document and you are solely responsible for the contents. -
Labor Laws and Michigan Agriculture
Published on September 10, 2020
All farm employers and workers need to be aware of and understand the various laws pertaining to labor. This publication attempts to create such awareness and lists references for fuller understanding. -
Managing Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Michigan Orchards
Published on August 28, 2020
This factsheet includes instructions for on-farm monitoring to assess local brown marmorated stink bug populations and crop protection strategies for commercial orchards. -
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool
Published on August 26, 2020
Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19. -
Michigan Grape Facts: Managing Botrytis Bunch Rot
Published on June 24, 2020
Gray mold or bunch rot can cause serious yield loss but there are a variety of tools that can be used to protect grapes. -
SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA MANAGEMENT IN HOME FRUIT PLANTINGS
Published on June 1, 2020
Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is a relatively recent and serious pest of wild and cultivated berries (e.g. strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) and cherries. -
Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Michigan Cherry
Published on June 1, 2020
Managing SWD is challenging because populations can grow rapidly under warm summer conditions, especially after rain events. Frequent rain events will require shorter spray intervals. High heat conditions will make some pesticides less effective. -
Arándanos de MI: Anotaciones: Biología y manejo de la avispa de las agallas de los tallos del arándano “highbush”
Published on May 20, 2020
To help growers manage this insect, we have prepared this summary of its biology and management based on recent research, available in Spanish. -
Michigan Blueberry Facts: Biology and Management of Stem Gall Wasp in Highbush Blueberries
Published on May 11, 2020
To help growers manage this insect, we have prepared this summary of its biology and management based on recent research.