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ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 2: Hands-on trainings for Michigan First Responders
Published on February 7, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL team had two statewide, in-person trainings for Michigan first responders. -
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 3: ERAIL Program places five trailers across Michigan
Published on February 7, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program and MDRAD place five emergency response trailers around the state of Michigan. -
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 1: National and international ERAIL program training
Published on February 4, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program expanded its reach beyond Michigan to increase awareness of handling livestock accidents. -
The deadly mix of substance use and farm machinery
Published on January 29, 2025
Content warning: This article includes discussions of substance use, injuries, and violent deaths, which may be distressing to some readers. Additionally, some cited sources contain graphic descriptions; readers are encouraged to proceed with caution. -
Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production
Published on January 27, 2025
A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production. -
Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2025
Published on January 22, 2025
Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators online in February and March to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop. -
MSU Extension animal agriculture educators offer learning sessions for lifestyle farmers
Published on January 15, 2025
MI Ag Ideas to Grow with Virtual Conference offered February 24 – March 7, 2025 highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets. -
Is there a food animal veterinarian shortage in Michigan? We want to hear from you!
Published on January 9, 2025
The Michigan State University Extension Beef Team would like to help ensure you can find veterinarian care for your cattle when needed. -
Passing the torch: Farm transition planning in Northern Michigan
Published on January 9, 2025
Join MSU Extension in Traverse City on February 13, 2025, for a free day-long seminar on farm succession planning. -
Farm financial management – Getting started
Published on December 20, 2024
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end of year balance sheets is an important start.