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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? -
MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services
Published on April 14, 2020
Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy. -
What does a herd health plan look like?
Published on April 13, 2020
A herd health plan is a wonderful tool to help you manage your livestock all year long. -
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture
Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply. -
Feeling cooped up? Now may be an egg-cellent time to raise your own chickens
Published on April 1, 2020
Raising chickens for eggs and meat can be a rewarding activity while practicing social distancing. -
Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19. -
What should you do when bringing home your 4-H project animal?
Published on March 26, 2020
When bringing animals back to the farm, make sure to implement a biosecurity program. -
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?
Published on March 1, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions. -
Building a HACCP team
Published on March 1, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf. -
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 2: Tips for negotiations farmland rent
Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land.