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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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  Response training for livestock transportation rollover accidents offered

  Published on April 12, 2018
  People involved in responding, or preparing teams to respond, to accidents involving animals will receive critical information on the proper protocols, training and equipment needed to manage these events.

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  Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!

  Published on April 4, 2018
  Protect your livestock from potential illness carried in pasture ponds. Protect pasture ponds from erosion and contamination caused by livestock.

• Farmers do not need to report their air emissions from animal waste

  Published on March 29, 2018
  2018 Omnibus spending bill’s “Fair Agricultural Reporting Method Act” was signed into law on March 23rd, 2018.

• Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities

  Published on March 16, 2018
  Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed.

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  The Economist: How the Growth of Cities Changes Farming

  Published on February 15, 2018
  Ben Belton and Saweda Liverpool-Tasie in The Economist, Feb 15, 2018

• Tell us about the impact of VFD rules on your herd

  Published on February 12, 2018
  Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with other Land-Grant Universities, is conducting a nationwide survey of food-animal producers to learn more about the impact of VFD rules.

• Michigan manure hauler certification program

  Published on February 12, 2018
  Certification program aims to increase the base manure application knowledge level for all applicators.

• Resources for livestock farms on EPA air emissions reporting requirements effective January 22

  Published on January 20, 2018
  What farms need to know and what steps to follow to report air emissions from animal waste.

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  New livestock environmental management educator hired in central Michigan

  Published on January 16, 2018
  Based in Gratiot County, Erica Rogers will begin working with livestock producers across the state of Michigan.

• Attend Ag Action Day in Kalamazoo on Jan. 26, 2018

  Published on January 15, 2018
  Ag Action is one of southwest Michigan’s biggest agricultural and home horticultural events.

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  Youth Pork Quality Assurance Program rollover information

  Published on January 11, 2018
  Introducing the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Program

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  Agricultural Solar Electric Investment Analysis Webinar

  Published on December 22, 2017
  Webinar assists participants to properly evaluate proposals provided by solar system installers.

• Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 5

  Published on December 20, 2017
  Sustaining the economic viability of farm operations

• Millennials in agriculture – Part 2

  Published on November 22, 2017
  Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing.

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  Millennials in agriculture — Part 1

  Published on November 22, 2017
  Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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  Add Michigan-grown poultry to your menu

  Published on November 14, 2017
  Michigan poultry is available year round.

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  Environmental certification progressing on Upper Peninsula farms

  Published on November 8, 2017
  Several farms in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have gained MAEAP certification recently, demonstrating commitment to farming in an environmentally sound manner.

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  Thanksgiving turkeys: To buy or to raise?

  Published on November 8, 2017
  Ever thought about raising your own Thanksgiving turkey? Here are some considerations on taking the plunge and raising turkeys or sourcing them from local producers for your Thanksgiving meal.

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  Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County

  Published on October 19, 2017
  Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.

• Human cases of e. coli and crypto rise in Mecosta and Newaygo counties

  Published on October 6, 2017
  Using good biosecurity practices when around farm animals can help protect yourself and others from any harmful germs