College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Michael Metzger

  Small Ruminant Educator
  metzgerm@msu.edu
  517-788-4292
  

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  Richard Ehrhardt, PhD

  Senior Specialist-Small Ruminant Extension
  ehrhard5@msu.edu
  517-353-2906
  

• Odor Management Plans

  Published on June 11, 2012
  Odor management plans (OMP) can help farmers determine the major farm odor sources.

• Growing Michigan Agriculture Proceedings

  Published on January 24, 2013
  Proceedings from the Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference, held Jan. 24, 2013 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich.

• Zoonotic Disease

  Published on October 10, 2014
  Learn about germs that can spread between humans and animals, and how to reduce everyone’s risk of catching them

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  Proper manure management is important for everyone, including small-scale livestock or horse farms

  Published on August 19, 2014
  Using best management practices can help protect the environment. These practices can also improve the health and well-being of your animals and increase your farm’s profit.

• Assistive technology for livestock handling can make your job easier

  Published on April 5, 2011
  These easy accommodations can make working livestock easier for people with disabilities, including chronic illness.

• Keys to successful establishment of grass-legume conventional seedings: Part II

  Published on September 10, 2012
  Careful seeding practices and close monitoring of the new seeding improves chances for success.

• Options for pasturing livestock near water in Michigan

  Published on May 5, 2011
  Learn how to reduce the impact of livestock on stream banks and water quality by implementing these management practices.

• Be mindful of crop insurance requirements when harvesting or grazing cover crops

  Published on February 23, 2014
  With a little care, producers in need of extra forage can utilize the forage potential of cover crops without jeopardizing their crop insurance benefits.

• Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years

  Published on October 5, 2011
  The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment.

• Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date

  Published on July 22, 2013
  Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean?

• Livestock may not mix with fruit and vegetable production

  Published on March 2, 2012
  Livestock in close proximity to produce-growing areas can pose a problem for growers seeking food safety certification. With proper mitigation strategies, the two can coexist. Without these strategies, passing an audit may be difficult.

• Modern lamb production field day

  Published on October 17, 2012
  A modern lamb production field day hosted by Michigan State University Extension will take place Nov. 3 from 1-5 p.m. at three farms near Eaton Rapids, Mich.

• What does meat labeled natural or naturally raised really mean?

  Published on July 20, 2011
  Definitions exist for meat labeled Natural from USDA FSIS. Other marketing claims may or may not have clear definitions.

• Body condition scoring in goats

  Published on November 3, 2015
  Body condition scoring is a great way to evaluate the nutritional status of your goats.

• Morrill Act turns 150 years old

  Published on June 12, 2012
  The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862.

• Ensure a fall lamb crop, have rams tested for breeding soundness April 16

  Published on April 12, 2011
  Are you interested in producing lambs this fall? If so, a ram breeding soundness exam is an important part of a comprehensive program to insure out-of-season breeding success.

• Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning

  Published on February 17, 2011
  Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers.

• The top 3 records needed for manure application

  Published on October 5, 2011
  GAAMPs for Manure require yearly manure sampling and testing, records of manure applications and recent soil tests. Fall is a good time to review your records.