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  • Winter biosecurity tips and tricks for your flock

    Published on December 19, 2024
    Winter weather can make practicing biosecurity more challenging; here are some practical ways to continue protecting your flock.

  • Produce safety cleaning and sanitizing workshop hosted in Holt, November 18

    Published on September 6, 2024
    The FSMA Produce Safety Rule requires growers to inspect, maintain, clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces of equipment and tools, but what does this mean? Join experts for this workshop focused on on-farm cleaning and sanitization best practices.

  • Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    Published on March 26, 2024
    Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view!

  • Farmer Workshop: Bringing the Farm to Early Care and Education

    Published on April 21, 2023
    This training offers practical tools and relevant information to farmers and process to help plan and sell to nearby early care and education centers by providing information about ECE nutrition programs, requirements, and recommended action steps.

  • Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

    Published on March 13, 2023
    Producing a value-added product on your farm can be a great way to generate additional revenue. The information on this sheet may help you decide if adding a product is right for your farm business and take you through the major steps involved.

  • Eggs and poultry are safe to eat, despite news of avian influenza

    Published on March 3, 2022
    Proper handling and cooking ensures food safety.

  • Identify the signs of highly contagious avian influenza in your small or backyard flock

    Published on February 25, 2022
    Learn the symptoms of HPAI and strategies to keep your birds healthy.

  • Protect your small or backyard flock from diseases such as highly contagious avian influenza

    Published on February 25, 2022
    Learn biosecurity basics to keep your birds healthy.

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