MSU Extension Poultry

News

• Poultry show cancellation lifted in Michigan

  Published on December 23, 2015
  MSU Extension reminds poultry owners to remain vigilant to biosecurity measures with their flocks.

• 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.

• 4-H Embryology: The development of life

  Published on December 21, 2015
  The 4-H Embryology Program engages youth in the development of life through incubating chicken eggs.

• Livestock and poultry presentations for beginning farmers archived

  Published on December 16, 2015
  Presentations on a wide variety of livestock production topics for people new to agriculture are online and free for viewing.

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.