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  Scaling Up Production of Local Salad Mix for Retail Grocery Markets: A feasibility study in Southeast Michigan

  Published on October 28, 2021
  The research compares small-farm production costs to retail wholesale prices and retailer willingness-to-pay (WTP) prices for local packaged salad mix.

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  Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Submission Instructions

  Published on October 19, 2021
  The MSU VDL has an online system for registering your submission(s). There is no need to pre-register before hunting.

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  Text Citations and References Checklist

  Published on October 15, 2021
  “Text Citations and References Checklist” is an overview that can guide you as you write references and citations for your educational project.

• Event Marketing and Registration Recommended Language

  Published on October 14, 2021
  This document outlines recommended language you can add to event registration and confirmation messaging, outlining current procedures due to COVID-19. Updated October 14, 2021.

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  MSU Extension Protocols for Face Coverings

  Published on October 14, 2021
  Asking people to wear a face covering as required by Michigan State University can lead to awkward and uncomfortable situations. The following guidelines can help you avoid or navigate potentially difficult situations.

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  Michigan Soil Health Progress Report

  Published on October 12, 2021
  The Michigan Soil Health Progress Report was developed to assist farmers, agribusiness, and agency professionals to assess the health of the soil using biological and physical indicators in the field.

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  Fertilizer Cost Comparison Tool (Field Crops)

  Published on October 11, 2021
  Decision tool for comparing fertilizer product costs used by field crops.

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  Barriers to Infrastructure for Small Farmers in Washtenaw County

  Published on October 11, 2021
  The Barriers to Infrastructure survey was developed by members of the Farmers Policy Action Team of the Washtenaw County Food Policy Council (WFPC) and was open from May to August 2021.

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  Planning & Zoning for Solar Energy Systems: A Guide for Michigan Local Governments

  Published on October 5, 2021
  The purpose of this guide is to help Michigan communities meet the challenge of becoming solar-ready by addressing solar energy systems (SES) within their planning policies and zoning regulations.

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  Volunteer Learning Modules: Staff Resource

  Published on October 4, 2021
  Orientation and training are vital components of onboarding new volunteers; ongoing training allows experienced volunteers to gain additional knowledge and skills. MSU Extension has a variety of required and optional learning modules for volunteers.

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  Washtenaw County 4-H October Newsletter

  Published on October 4, 2021
  Washtenaw County 4-H Newsletter for the month of October 2021

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  Volunteer Learning Modules

  Published on October 4, 2021
  Orientation and training are vital components of onboarding new volunteers and ongoing training allows experienced volunteers to gain additional knowledge and skills. MSU Extension has a variety of required and optional learning modules for volunteers.

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  Fechas de productos alimenticios

  Published on October 2, 2021
  Se pueden encontrar dos tipos de fechas en las etiquetas de los alimentos. El fabricante o minorista aplica “Fechas abiertas” que le indica a los consumidores la estimación de cuándo el producto será de la mejor calidad.

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  Declaraciones de etiquetas de antibióticos

  Published on October 2, 2021
  Los antibióticos son sustancias producidas por un microorganismo y tienen la capacidad de matar o inhibir el crecimiento o la multiplicación de otros microorganismos.

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  Declaraciones de etiquetas de OMG

  Published on October 2, 2021
  Los organismos genéticamente modificados (OGM) a veces se denominan derivados de ingeniería genética, de bioingeniería o genéticamente modificados (GM).

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  Etiquetado Natural y Orgánico

  Published on October 2, 2021
  Las afirmaciones de las etiquetas Natural y Orgánico se utilizan en alimentos para describir cómo se cultivaron, criaron y/o procesaron.

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  Declaraciones de etiquetas de hormonas

  Published on October 2, 2021
  Las hormonas son sustancias químicas producidas naturalmente tanto en animales como en plantas. Las hormonas son necesarias para las funciones básicas de las células.

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  Declaraciones o aclaraciones de etiquetas de alimentos

  Published on October 2, 2021
  Toda la información en las etiquetas de los alimentos no debe ser falsa o engañosa.

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  Afirmaciones sobrela crianza deanimales

  Published on October 2, 2021
  Estos términos de etiquetado se utilizan en productos para describir el entorno en el que se criaron los animales.

• 2021 Luce County Millage: Continuing Luce County Community Education and Recreation

  Published on September 30, 2021
  In 2016, Luce County residents voted to continue community investment in MSU Extension. In November 2021, residents have the opportunity to again vote on MSU Extension Luce County as it celebrates its 100th year of service.