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  Guidelines to assist growers with the H-2A program and immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 2

  Published on April 18, 2025
  Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety.

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  Are you in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act?

  Published on March 13, 2025
  Finalized legislation creates requirements for all employers to provide sick leave to their employees.

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  Soil testing through MSU Extension

  Published on March 11, 2025
  MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.

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  Guidelines to assist growers with immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 1

  Published on February 13, 2025
  Introductory information to help growers and farm workers take initial steps for potential immigration actions.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.