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  Poultry

  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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  Protect your farm from a serious disease outbreak

  Published on August 3, 2020
  This story originally appeared in the June 4, 2020 online edition of Michigan Farmer Magazine.

• Michigan State University researcher receives grant to study turkey breast muscle development

  Published on July 29, 2020
  Gale Strasburg, professor in the Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, will examine how temperature affects meat quality with $500K USDA NIFA grant

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 7 – Evaluating animal welfare scenarios

  Published on July 20, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 6 – Affective states

  Published on July 20, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 5 – Natural Living

  Published on July 20, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should understand this subject.

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  Am I running a commercial farm?

  Published on July 17, 2020
  Know the difference between hobby and commercial farming, and the IRS expectations of each type of farm.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 4 – Basic health and functioning

  Published on July 16, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 3 – Introducing the Three Circles Model to youth

  Published on July 16, 2020
  This article will continue to explore the basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects understand this subject.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 2 – Introducing the Five Freedoms to youth

  Published on July 9, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should be familiar with this subject.

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  Animal welfare for youth: Part 1 – What is animal welfare?

  Published on July 7, 2020
  This series will explore basic concepts of animal welfare and why 4-H youth involved in animal projects should be familiar with this subject.

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  Michigan State University Extension releases COVID-19 Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Program (CHAMP) e-tool to support the agriculture industry

  Published on June 24, 2020
  The MSU Extension CHAMP e-tool will assist farms and businesses involved in agriculture with developing a written COVID-19 control plan.

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  Working women, the backbone of family farms

  Published on June 23, 2020
  The role of women in farming continues to evolve. The added stress of working off the farm while balancing traditional responsibilities can be difficult to manage.

• Licenses to direct market individual cuts of meat in Michigan

  Published on May 1, 2020
  Selling meat by the individual retail cut or in bundles requires a license in Michigan

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  Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

  Published on May 1, 2020
  The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.

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  Novel coronavirus information for animal owners

  Published on April 23, 2020
  There are many questions regarding animal and human health during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there are animal health experts we can turn to for answers.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  What should you do when bring 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.