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Storing manure on a small farm
Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
Finding financial success in uncertain times
Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension -
On-farm compost production and Right to Farm
Published on June 27, 2024
Understanding the role of Right to Farm when composting activities occur on a farming operation. -
More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach
Published on June 17, 2024
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects. -
Mortality composting resources for responsible management practices
Published on June 3, 2024
Managing livestock mortalities on-farm requires careful planning and precaution. MSU Extension has compiled resources on mortality management. -
A look at agriculture in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Published on May 16, 2024
A check-in with the Michigan field office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows a small, but important farming sector across the region. -
Invasive plants got your goat?
Published on April 5, 2024
Enjoy a field tour to learn how using goats for invasive plant control can help restore native ecosystems. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers. -
MSU Extension hosts educational webinar series to help sheep and goat farmers understand how to implement parasite control programs
Published on March 14, 2024
MSU Extension offers information on deworming practices and how to avoid resistant worm populations in your herd.