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MSU Extension’s focus on poultry production brings together cross-discipline educators and researchers who work with both commercial poultry producers, small flock owners and youth.

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New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension

Published on December 10, 2019

This convenient and affordable online program is designed to provide an overview of potential farm enterprises and business skills for beginners.

Should producers chase after yield?

Published on November 13, 2019

American farmers continually strive for higher yields. Something encouraged by the current pricing structure of raw agricultural products, but is chasing yield necessarily a good thing?

Veterinary Feed Directive – Year One in Review

Published on October 3, 2019

To gain a better understanding of the direct impacts to farmer raising animals for food productions MSU Extension led a nationwide survey to help determine what effect these new rules had across food animal species and across farms on a national level.

Decreasing daylight and its effect on laying hens

Published on October 1, 2019

In the late fall and winter months, egg production may drop off due to decreased hours of daylight, but there are strategies you can implement to keep hens producing.

Understanding, responding and managing farm stress

Published on September 24, 2019

Come learn how to recognize and respond to those who may be struggling in our farming community.