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DTE Energy Grow Better and Save More

Published on February 24, 2021
For growers of cannabis, food, hemp and decorative plants, crop yield and quality come first. New energy efficient lighting options can take those goals further by helping you save on energy costs.
DTE Energy Grow Energy Efficient Pilot Program Application and Agreement

Published on February 24, 2021
The DTE Energy Grow Energy Efficiently Pilot Program offers financial incentives to help enable projects that reduce energy consumption and increase cost savings for controlled environment agriculture commercial grow customers.
Consumers Energy Early Bird Bonus - Q1 2021

Published on February 24, 2021
Consumers Energy Business Energy Efficiency Programs are offering incentive bonuses under the Business Energy Efficiency Programs for qualifying projects.
MHC for Seniors: Love Your Veggies

Published on February 13, 2021
Making Healthy Choices for Seniors Newsletter Week 3: Love Your Veggies
Legacy of the Land

Published on December 4, 2020
Through the MDARD/FRSAN Legacy of the Land grants, MSU Extension can help support you and your farm to help you stay or get back on a successful track.
Spotted Lanternfly: A Colorful Cause for Concern

Published on November 30, 2020
Learn how to identify spotted lanternfly and take steps to slow its spread.
Child Labor Bulletin 102

Published on September 20, 2020
This bulletin details the child labor requirements in agricultural occupations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Fact Sheet #40: Overview of Youth Employment (Child Labor) Provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for Agricultural Occupations

Published on September 20, 2020
This publication by the US department of labor is a fact sheet providing an overview of youth employment (child labor) provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for Agricultural Occupations .
Federal Income Tax and FICA Withholding for Foreign Agricultural Workers with an H-2A Visa

Published on September 20, 2020
This publication by the IRS details federal income tax and FICA withholding for foreign agricultural workers with an H-2A visa.
Agricultural Employer Checklist

Published on September 13, 2020
This publication is a guide to the legal requirements for hiring agricultural employees in Michigan.
Agriculture Employee Handbook Template

Published on September 12, 2020
This Employee Handbook was designed as a sample document to be used by farms at their discretion. Once you as the user, insert your name and make the applicable changes, it becomes your farm document and you are solely responsible for the contents.
Labor Laws and Michigan Agriculture

Published on September 10, 2020
All farm employers and workers need to be aware of and understand the various laws pertaining to labor. This publication attempts to create such awareness and lists references for fuller understanding.
Agricultural weather forecast for September 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension vegetable team.
Agricultural weather forecast for August 26, 2020

Published on August 26, 2020
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension vegetable team.
Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool

Published on August 26, 2020
Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19.
Agricultural weather forecast for August 19, 2020

Published on August 19, 2020
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension vegetable team.
Agricultural weather forecast for August 12,2020

Published on August 12, 2020
MSU Agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer's interests to the MSU Extension vegetable team.
Agricultural weather forecast for August 5, 2020

Published on August 5, 2020
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension vegetable team.
Agricultural weather forecast for July 29, 2020

Published on July 29, 2020
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension vegetable team.
Agricultural weather forecast for July 22, 2020

Published on July 22, 2020
MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension vegetable team.