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Dairy spotlight: Beth Ventura

Published on February 6, 2026
Ventura is an animal welfare scientist passionate about building animal welfare capacity and skills amongst students training for careers with animals, with particular attention to veterinary students.
Avian Influenza: What You Need to Know

Published on February 3, 2026
Understanding the H5N1 virus and how to stay safe.
Farming in the solar future

Published on February 3, 2026
A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.
New bulletin available on farm income taxes: Am I a farm business?

Published on January 26, 2026
New resource from Michigan State University Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Beginning farmers have plenty to gain from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on January 21, 2026
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 23 through March 5 during MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
Manure timing matters: How to reduce phosphorus loss

Published on January 16, 2026
Applying manure in winter can considerably increase phosphorus loss through tile drainage. Apply after harvest and incorporate or inject to protect water quality.
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture

Published on January 15, 2026
The AgrAbility project’s annual National Training Workshop is coming to Traverse City, Michigan, March 16-19, 2026.
Give your Valentine the gift of cheese making

Published on January 14, 2026
A gift of the experience of learning to be a cheesemaker is a gift that will enrich lives for years to come.