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  MSU Extension forms task force for responding to livestock transportation accidents

  Published on May 25, 2018
  First responders, law officers and transportation crews receive training to better respond to transportation accidents involving livestock

• Introducing the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Program

  Published on May 25, 2018
  A multi-species educational resource focusing on food safety, animal well-being and character development is available for youth.

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  Don’t become another deadly statistic

  Published on May 23, 2018
  Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.

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  MSU Product Center serves a growing Michigan value-added agriculture

  Published on May 23, 2018
  MSU Product Center Food-Ag-Bio provides business development services and strategic research in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors in Michigan.

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  Biosecurity—as easy as 1, 2, 3!

  Published on May 17, 2018
  Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority. Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers.

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  Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin Veterans Assistance Fair held June 2

  Published on May 9, 2018
  All veterans, service members and family are invited to participate June 2, 2018, at the Veterans Assistance Fair in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

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  FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2

  Published on May 8, 2018
  The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually.

• FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1

  Published on May 8, 2018
  As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard.

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  Michigan small farm newsletter

  Published on May 1, 2018
  A new newsletter aimed at small-scale farmers is now available from Michigan State University Extension.

• Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program offers free services to producers

  Published on April 26, 2018
  The Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program is helpful if issues arise with lenders, creditors or the USDA agencies over loans, credit, wetland determinations, farm program compliance, crop insurance or other agriculture-related topics.

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  Northwestern Michigan Spring Cover Crop Field Day on May 10

  Published on April 25, 2018
  The fourth field walk of the season will focus on cover crop techniques for Northwest Lower Peninsula.

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  Did the Changes to VFD Regulations Affect Your Farm?

  Published on April 19, 2018
  Land grant universities are looking to gain information on the impacts of VFD regulation through an electronic survey.

• What is the economic value of your manure?

  Published on April 17, 2018
  Key principles and points that growers can use determine the economic value of manure.

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  Response training for livestock transportation rollover accidents offered

  Published on April 12, 2018
  People involved in responding, or preparing teams to respond, to accidents involving animals will receive critical information on the proper protocols, training and equipment needed to manage these events.

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  The North Farm Skill Seeker Workshop series

  Published on April 11, 2018
  Interested in learning about small-scale agriculture in a hands-on, experiential learning environment? Consider the MSU North Farm’s Skill Seeker Workshop series.

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  Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!

  Published on April 4, 2018
  Protect your livestock from potential illness carried in pasture ponds. Protect pasture ponds from erosion and contamination caused by livestock.

• Farmers do not need to report their air emissions from animal waste

  Published on March 29, 2018
  2018 Omnibus spending bill’s “Fair Agricultural Reporting Method Act” was signed into law on March 23rd, 2018.

• Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities

  Published on March 16, 2018
  Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed.

• Influenza and You

  Published on March 1, 2018
  2017 has been a particularly bad year for the influenza A virus, with many being sidelined from work or school for days after getting diagnosed with influenza.

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  Biocontainment and a Cruise Ship – Oh the Irony!

  Published on March 1, 2018
  A swine veterinarian shares her perspective of cruises from her experience on a cruise ship.

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