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• Sheep & Goats

  MSU Extension supports the diverse needs of sheep and goat producers in the upper Midwest. Educational programming efforts focus on critical issues affecting all producers.

• 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.

• Beef

  MSU Extension serves the Michigan beef industry by engaging in research, education and outreach that enhances the quality of life for constituents throughout the state.

• Pork

  MSU Extension serves the pork industry by providing decision-makers with trusted information about all aspects of pork production.

• Horses

  MSU Extension’s focus on horses, ponies, donkeys and mules provides educational resources and activities for both youth and adult equine owners.

• Dairy

  MSU Extension provides easy-to-access information, specialized dairy programs, ranging from online resources to educational seminars, to dairy educators located throughout the state.

• Anaerobic Digester Operator Training

  Date: May 07, 2019
  This training is designed for operators of anaerobic digesters.

• James J. Ireland Endowed Lectureship in Farm Animal Agricultural and Biomedical Research

  Date: Mar 26, 2020
  Held in conjunction with the Annual H. Allen and Ann Tucker Endowed Lectureship.

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  Already at Freeboard? How to Deal with a Manure Storage Emergency

  Published on May 1, 2019
  Does the wet spring have your manure storage looking dangerously full? Are your fields too saturated to spread on? There are some actions you can take to relieve the situation and the impending environmental emergency.

• Swine Influenza Positive Check-list:

  Published on July 19, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension provides a check list to help you figure out how to keep everything in check if Swine Influenza occurs.

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  Southeast Michigan Small Farm Needs Assessment

  MSU Extension experts launched a comprehensive assessment to better understand programmatic needs of Southeast Michigan’s small farm population. Their results are outlined in this document.

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  Southeast Michigan Small Farm Needs Assessment

  Published on April 11, 2019
  MSU Extension experts created a comprehensive survey sent out to over 200 small farmers in Southeast Michigan and conducted a focus group in Washtenaw County. The document outlines the results of their research.

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  Feeding pigs in extensive production: Part 2

  Published on September 5, 2019
  Complete feed rations are Important for the nutrition of your pigs

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  Don’t let valuable manure go down the drain

  Published on April 15, 2019
  Tips on using manure on fields with tile lines

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  Spreading manure: Understanding the potential disease impact

  Published on July 15, 2019
  Help prevent the spreading of diseases by putting proper manure biosecurity practices in place

• Veterinary Feed Directive – Year One in Review

  Published on October 3, 2019
  To gain a better understanding of the direct impacts to farmer raising animals for food productions MSU Extension led a nationwide survey to help determine what effect these new rules had across food animal species and across farms on a national level.

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  Decreasing daylight and its effect on laying hens

  Published on October 1, 2019
  In the late fall and winter months, egg production may drop off due to decreased hours of daylight, but there are strategies you can implement to keep hens producing.

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  EGLE announces draft state E. coli TMDL

  Published on July 26, 2019
  CAFO permits to be consistent with new TMDL

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  Clay soil moisture monitoring project explores farmer’s efforts to improve drainage

  Published on November 5, 2019
  This season-long demonstration project compared results of surface drains, deep tillage and field tile on Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula farms.