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MSU Dairy Farm recognized as one of nation’s best in 2024

Published on January 16, 2025
For the second consecutive year, the National Dairy Quality Awards named the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center one of six Platinum Award winners
 MSU Extension animal agriculture educators offer learning sessions for lifestyle farmers

Published on January 15, 2025
 MI Ag Ideas to Grow with Virtual Conference offered February 25 – March 7, 2025 highlights beekeeping, livestock production, environmental management and farmers markets.
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

Published on January 14, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.
Give your Valentine the gift of cheese making

Published on January 14, 2025
A gift of the experience of learning to be a cheesemaker is a gift that will enrich lives for years to come.
Is there a food animal veterinarian shortage in Michigan? We want to hear from you!

Published on January 9, 2025
The Michigan State University Extension Beef Team would like to help ensure you can find veterinarian care for your cattle when needed.
Passing the torch: Farm transition planning in Northern Michigan

Published on January 9, 2025
Join MSU Extension in Traverse City on February 13, 2025, for a free day-long seminar on farm succession planning.
Michigan State University to participate in the Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference slated for Feb. 6-7

Published on January 8, 2025
MSU experts will speak at the 23rd annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference (GLRDC). The conference will be held Feb. 6-7, 2025, at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers

Published on January 8, 2025
Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit.
Learn more about the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant program webinar in January 2025

Published on December 20, 2024
Find out if this grant opportunity is a fit for your value-added farm business.
Farm financial management – Getting started

Published on December 20, 2024
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end of year balance sheets is an important start.