MSU Extension Sheep & Goats

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  Planning and zoning guide for solar energy systems available for local officials and landowners

  Published on October 14, 2021
  Guide will help Michigan communities meet the challenge of becoming solar-ready by addressing solar energy systems within planning policies and zoning regulations.

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  Virtual training opportunity: Basics for low stress animal handling in Spanish

  Published on October 12, 2021
  Join this virtual training offered via Zoom on Oct. 21 to learn the concepts behind low stress animal handling.

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  Animal confinement is a priority when assisting an accident involving livestock

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Animal confinement is critical for the safety of first responders and the public when dealing with accidents involving livestock.

• Fight or flight: Stressed sheep will react differently

  Published on September 10, 2021
  Environmental stressors such as accidents during transport cause sheep to react differently than normal. When faced with such situations, docile sheep can become agitated and may even rush people who are trying to work with them.

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  Grazing sheep on solar farms

  Published on September 7, 2021
  There are more than a dozen new solar projects planned in Michigan and many of those are considering using sheep rather than mowing to control the plant growth under and around these solar installments.

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  Protecting Michigan’s environment and wildlife through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

  Published on September 1, 2021
  The program offers financial benefits for farmers and landowners and environmental improvements for Michigan.

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  Tax planning in the summer? Starting early could yield results

  Published on August 26, 2021
  Taking the time to evaluate your tax situation now can yield big dividends when you finalize your tax management plan at the end of the year.

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  MSU Extension animal agriculture team focuses on providing assistance during time of disruption for the livestock industry

  Published on August 21, 2021
  MSU Extension animal agriculture team assists farmers with managing risk, operation flow, and addresses industry disruption while protecting the economic stability of animal agriculture operations across Michigan.

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  Forages, forests and livestock: Creating a synergistic system though silvopasture

  Published on August 19, 2021
  Silvopasture is managing forages, forests and livestock so none of the resources are managed to the detriment of the other.

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  Addressing labor challenges together

  Published on August 17, 2021
  Help us understand the current workforce needs of agricultural operations across Michigan.