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New skills your farm or food business will need to develop due to COVID-19

Published on July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may have set the stage for some labor opportunities to arise.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 5 – Natural Living

Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 6 – Affective states

Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 7 – Evaluating animal welfare scenarios

Published on July 20, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 3 – Introducing the Three Circles Model to youth

Published on July 16, 2020
This article will continue to explore the basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.
Animal welfare for youth: Part 4 – Basic health and functioning

Published on July 16, 2020
This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?

Published on July 16, 2020
Keeping records is important when raising market animals.
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.
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.
MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar

Published on July 1, 2020
Events will showcase ongoing research projects, provide timely information to producers
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.
Working women, the backbone of family farms

Published on June 23, 2020
The role of women in farming continues to evolve. The added stress of working off the farm while balancing traditional responsibilities can be difficult to manage.
The heads and tails of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) guidance for livestock and wool producers

Published on June 11, 2020
Navigating CFAP for livestock producers.
Planning tool for welfare culling during farm disrupted operations

Published on May 4, 2020
When cull animal markets are disrupted, on-farm euthanasia of these animals based on welfare may have to be considered.
Supply chain disruptions

Published on May 3, 2020
When workers essential to the food supply become ill, how does this affect the food supply chain within the meat industry?
In times of supply chain disruption, how do I appropriately dispose of my livestock mortalities?

Published on May 3, 2020
Learn about mortality disposal options according to the Michigan Bodies of Dead Animals Act.
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.
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.
Pork from ractopamine-fed pigs is safe for consumption

Published on April 17, 2020
Despite recent decisions by some US packers to process only ractopamine-free pigs, it is important to understand that meat products are safe for consumers when ractopamine is used according to label directions.
Your farm and the Families First Act

Published on April 16, 2020
Do you know how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will affect your farm and your employees?