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Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
Training offered for first responders, law enforcement officials and others involved in livestock production on responding to accidents involving livestock

Published on September 4, 2024
MSU Extension’s Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) team offers a Saturday training for responders to learn how to effectively respond to accident situations that can occur when hauling livestock.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
MSU researchers helping low-volume meat processors determine wastewater treatments

Published on August 28, 2024
Two projects to help small meat processors manage wastewater have been funded by the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture.
Finding financial success in uncertain times

Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension
On-farm compost production and Right to Farm

Published on June 27, 2024
Understanding the role of Right to Farm when composting activities occur on a farming operation.
More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 17, 2024
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects.
Mortality composting resources for responsible management practices

Published on June 3, 2024
Managing livestock mortalities on-farm requires careful planning and precaution. MSU Extension has compiled resources on mortality management.