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MSU Extension offers two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) trainings at the MSU Farm Bureau Pavilion

Published on August 19, 2025
Equipment for safely extricating livestock from trucks/trailers and containing animals after transport accidents will be shown in the first in-person training. Euthanasia training covers identifying compromised animals and humane euthanasia.
MSU offers free webinar series on Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers

Published on August 19, 2025
MSU offers free webinar series on Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers.
Farming through the haze

Published on August 13, 2025
Michigan has been intermittently blanketed with wildfire haze over the past several years. Learn more about the importance of monitoring your local air quality index (AQI) and how to work safely on high AQI days.
How do you stay informed on the latest agricultural info?

Published on August 8, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MSU Extension and The Ohio State University research project on how we communicate the latest agriculture research and news.
MSU Extension offers two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) trainings in the Upper Peninsula

Published on August 7, 2025
Equipment for safely extricating livestock from trucks/trailers and containing animals after transport accidents will be shown in the first in-person training. Euthanasia training covers identifying compromised animals and humane euthanasia.
Get your tickets now for the August 2 Breakfast on the Farm event at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center

Published on July 3, 2025
Breakfast on the Farm events are free and offer a farm-cooked meal and a morning of fun, educational hands-on learning about agriculture. This year’s event will feature horses and Michigan’s robust equine industry.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 18, 2025
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Explore adaptive farming in action: Visit an AgrAbility client’s farm in Allegan County

Published on June 5, 2025
Join MSU Extension staff for a visit to an AgrAbility client’s farm and see how assistive technology helps farmers overcome physical challenges and continue working in agriculture.
Safe travels: Preparing for the unexpected while hauling livestock and horses

Published on June 5, 2025
Before hitting the road with your livestock and horses, make sure you, your vehicle and your trailer are prepared for the unexpected.
Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risks

Published on June 2, 2025
Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic.