News
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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.
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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.
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Poison hemlock identification and control
Published on June 25, 2020
Poison hemlock is a potentially dangerous weed found in Michigan, and identifying it is the first step in controlling it.
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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.
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Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you
Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.
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Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation
Published on April 30, 2020
Handling low profits means you need to manage the financial risks affecting your operation.
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Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees
Published on April 29, 2020
New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic.
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Novel coronavirus information for animal owners
Published on April 23, 2020
There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers.
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MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services
Published on April 14, 2020
Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy.
