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Are things like cancerous tumors allowed by meat inspection?
Published on February 25, 2016
Each animal and carcass is inspected for safety and wholesomeness before it enters the food supply. -
Feeding our crops, greening our cities, protecting the Great Lakes landscape
Published on February 23, 2016
Effective agricultural and urban management practices to protect water quality require an understanding of how and when nutrients move across the landscape, and which management practices are most likely to be successful in preventing nutrient loss. -
Anatomy of a successful farm employee meeting
Published on February 1, 2016
What does a good employee meeting look like? How can we do a better job of communicating in meetings? Take a look at one meeting as an example; then plan your own. -
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health
Published on January 12, 2016
Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Take time to think about three things to improve your farm business
Published on January 7, 2016
At times, it seems that there are hundreds of things to think about. That can be paralyzing. Instead, focus your thoughts on three things. -
Breakfast on the Farm improves consumer trust in dairy farming
Published on December 30, 2015
Place-based education provides the opportunity for consumers to experience modern farming in their local communities. -
Tis the season to talk to your city cousins about how you produce their food
Published on December 22, 2015
Even though your relatives and friends have a relationship to the farm, don’t assume that they understand what you do on a daily basis to ensure quality, safety, good animal care and environmental protection. -
Think about fair auction during winter
Published on December 11, 2015
Winter is the perfect time to build your auction buyer base. -
Resources for veteran careers in agriculture
Published on December 8, 2015
Educational resources providing valuable information to veterans seeking agriculture-based careers are now available. -
Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program – Auditor training
Published on December 4, 2015
Audits performed by auditors certified by the Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program have increased the number of approved on-farm energy efficiency projects in Michigan. -
Reducing energy expenses
Published on December 4, 2015
Farmers who attended workshops have experienced success in securing utility rebates and USDA grant funding to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. -
Spartan students assist a farmer with mobility issues
Published on December 1, 2015
MSU Mechanical Engineering students help AgrAbilty through capstone project. -
Are you developing or just dictating to employees?
Published on November 17, 2015
As an employer, you want your employees to follow the procedures that you have set, you want them to do what you say, and you want it done now and consistently done. However, we will not achieve those characteristics by command. -
Cropland leasing trends
Published on November 16, 2015
Midwest cropland lease rates declining with slight shift to flexible leases. -
4-H meat judging: What’s it all about?
Published on November 4, 2015
Meat judging helps youth develop important life skills and by participating in the project, contestants show their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats. -
The business of soil health
Published on November 2, 2015
How to determine the value of soil health. -
Seneca Valley Virus in swine
Published on October 19, 2015
Suspect cases in Michigan should report to Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. -
Hiring labor for your farming operation? Use the Agricultural Employer Checklist
Published on October 5, 2015
Michigan State University Extension has recently revised its Agricultural Employer Checklist. Farms that hire labor should use this document as a general education tool on the employment process. -
Breakfast on the Farm wraps up another successful season
Published on September 28, 2015
Five Michigan farm families gave visitors an incredible first-hand look at modern agriculture. Now is the time for interested farm families to apply to host an event in 2016. -
Do you need an employee certified in HACCP?
Published on September 24, 2015
Certain third party audits and food safety plans require having an employee trained in HACCP.