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The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare
Published on September 6, 2019
The Five Freedoms have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s. Learn about what they are and why they have endured. -
Harvesting soybeans for forage
Published on September 5, 2019
Some producers may want to harvest soybeans for forage this year. Here is essential information for producing high quality soybean forage. -
Body Condition Scoring in horses
Published on August 23, 2019
Use the Body Condition Scoring system to easily and effectively determine your horse’s relative body fat. -
Using social media in your horse program
Published on August 23, 2019
Explore how you can safely use social media to enhance your programs. -
Goal setting with your horse
Published on August 23, 2019
Be SMART when setting goals for your 4-H Horse and Pony project. -
More than projects at the county fair
Published on August 13, 2019
Look for opportunities to increase youth leadership at your local fair. -
Last minute emergency forage planting options
Published on August 6, 2019
With time running out on the growing season, what are the best remaining options to extend forage supplies? -
Good hay crop in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula
Published on August 5, 2019
So far, local farmers report an above-average yield and good quality hay despite a wet and late spring season. -
Getting the most from your single-cut hay system
Published on August 2, 2019
For a variety of reasons, many hay acres across Michigan are harvested only once per year. Here are some tips for good results in this situation. -
The article every horse show judge wants you to read: Back number tips
Published on July 26, 2019
Many horse show exhibitors are guilty of at least one of these back number-related mistakes.