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Animal Agriculture
MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch serve the animal agriculture industry by engaging in research, education and outreach that enhances the quality of life for constituents throughout the state.
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Bovine Tuberculosis in Michigan
Published on September 23, 2021
Season 1, Episode 2 of the MSU Ag and Wildlife Podcast -
Manure Hauler Certification Program
The certification program creates a clear pathway for farms and for-hire manure applicators (firms) to move from training, to certification, to third party audit (incentivized by reductions in insurance premiums) without implementing a mandatory program. There are three levels to the certification program. Passing the online course with a score of 80% or more is one of two components of becoming Level 1 certified.
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Beef Quality Assurance
Programs in this area help ensure that food reaching consumers is of utmost quality. Producers and processors learn how their practices affect the final products, and learn tools and techniques to improve overall quality and safety of beef products.
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Emergency Response to Accident Involving Livestock virtual training
This virtual training provides participants with the information needed to effectively and efficiently respond to an accident where animals are involved.
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Apr 10
4-H Horse Judging Contest
April 10, 2021 9:00AM – 4:00PM Virtual
Michigan's state-level 4-H horse judging contest!
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Apr 25
CANCELED: Making the Most out of your Market Animal
April 25, 2020 10:00AM – 2:00PM Cass District. Library - Main Branch 319 M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031
This workshop will teach youth, ages 9-19, how to create an effective buyer's letter that will recruit buyers and a thank-you that will keep them coming back in future years!
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Mar 26
POSTPONED: Inaugural James J. Ireland Endowed Lectureship in Farm Animal Agricultural and Biomedical Research
March 26, 2020 10:00AM – 3:00PM The Huntington Club at Spartan Stadium
Vasantha Padmanabhan, M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan: Programming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype: Organizational vs. Activational Contributions
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Apr 11
4-H Hippology Contest
April 11, 2021 9:00AM – 4:00PM Virtually
Michigan's state-level 4-H Hippology contest. Contest will be held virtually.
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Sep 21
Solar grazing pasture walk
September 21, 2021 6:30PM – 8:30PM Herbruck’s Green Meadow Organic Facility, 3896 Grand River Ave. Saranac, MI 48881
Individuals who attend this pasture walk will learn how sheep can be utilized for vegetation management under and around ground-mounted solar arrays.
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Mar 1
2022 Michigan Dairy Health Symposium
March 1, 2022 – March 14, 2022 Molecular Plant Sciences Auditorium (Rm 1200) Michigan State University 1066 Bogue St East Lansing, MI 48824
This symposium will focus on dairy calf health management.
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Sep 21
Prepare Your Farm for Tax Season Now - Online Workshop - Sep 21
September 21, 2021 1:00PM – 2:00PM Zoom
Learn to understand financial management topics, such as recordkeeping, tax management, budgeting, analyzing, and setting financial goals.
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Oct 16
Sheep Teaching and Research Center Open House
October 16, 2021 1:00PM – 4:00PM 5526 Bennett Rd, Lansing, MI
MSU is hosting an open house at the STRC on October 16 from 1-4pm.
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Sep 21
Beginning Grazing School 2021
September 21, 2021 – October 22, 2021 Online sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm from Sept, 21st to Oct. 14th. In person sessions will be held on October 22nd from 9:00am to 4:30pm Online and In-person at Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) or Lake City Research Center
Farmers and landowners who graze dairy, livestock and small ruminant animals, and want the latest animal and forage research on grazing management.
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Manure Virtual Field Day featuring Annie Link
Published on August 17, 2020
Annie Link, from Swiss Lane Dairy Farms, discusses being a fourth generation farmer.
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Farm Safety
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. MSU Extension offers resources for farmers who want to reduce risk and harm on their agricultural operations.
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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.
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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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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.
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Dairy
MSU Extension provides easy-to-access information and specialized dairy programs, ranging from online resources to educational seminars, to producers and advisors throughout the state.
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Horses
MSU Extension’s focus on horses, ponies, donkeys and mules provides educational resources and activities for both youth and adult equine owners.
