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ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 1: National and international ERAIL program training

Published on February 4, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program expanded its reach beyond Michigan to increase awareness of handling livestock accidents.
The deadly mix of substance use and farm machinery

Published on January 29, 2025
Content warning: This article includes discussions of substance use, injuries, and violent deaths, which may be distressing to some readers. Additionally, some cited sources contain graphic descriptions; readers are encouraged to proceed with caution.
Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 27, 2025
A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
 MSU Extension animal agriculture educators offer learning sessions for lifestyle farmers

Published on January 15, 2025
 MI Ag Ideas to Grow with Virtual Conference offered February 24 – March 7, 2025 highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets.
Farm financial management – Getting started

Published on December 20, 2024
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end of year balance sheets is an important start.
Winter biosecurity tips and tricks for your flock

Published on December 19, 2024
Winter weather can make practicing biosecurity more challenging; here are some practical ways to continue protecting your flock.
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know

Published on December 16, 2024
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe.
Your voice matters: How farmers can shape the future of AgrAbility

Published on December 16, 2024
The Quality of Life Survey evaluates the effectiveness of the AgrAbility project nationally, and shows that participants have a higher quality of life than those who do not work with AgrAbility.
Small scale and backyard poultry owners should remain vigilant to protect against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Published on December 16, 2024
Chicken, duck and turkey and game bird owners should increase their on-farm biosecurity practices and minimize opportunities for domestic and wild bird interactions to reduce risk of HPAI infections.
2025 Michigan Manure Summit

Published on December 9, 2024
The Michigan Manure Summit is an annual educational event that provides updates on the science and best practices of manure management.