Have a grape idea for craft beverage research? (Or hops, barley or fruits.) Submit your proposal to Michigan Craft Beverage and help grow Michigan’s industry! bit.ly/4dQnjpM

No matter which team you support, we can all agree that fresh Michigan produce and products are always a good play on game day. 🏈 #NationalTailgatingDay

And the winner is… Banks Hardwoods of White Pigeon! Announced as our Ag Exporter of the Year this summer, Banks continues to grow exports across Europe and Asia, raising the prestige of what it means to be Made in Michigan. youtu.be/pBXyzA7j9jM?si…

Fundraising efforts out of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are keeping large animals alive and well. wilx.com/2024/09/15/msu…

We’re recruiting a permanent, full-time field veterinarian in Northern Michigan. Applicants should be based in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda, or Presque Isle County, or within 10 miles, or be willing to relocate within 12 months of hire. Learn more: bit.ly/3WJdJ1T

Ready to grow your career? We’re recruiting for an East Lansing-based Laboratory Scientist within our Plant Pathology Laboratory Program for regulatory purposes and protection of Michigan’s agriculture. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/47vjPqh

For food, ag and forest products businesses looking to start up, expand or relocate, the Economic Development Program can help make these goals a reality. For more information, visit bit.ly/48PH0Ml #AllAboutAgDBureau

Due to potential health risks, we’re advising consumers not to eat any cheese produced by Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery, LLC of Onondaga, MI, as it may have been manufactured and held under unsanitary conditions. Learn more: bit.ly/47vcrv9

Good things are worth waiting for. Always drive safely and share the road with agricultural equipment and slow-moving vehicles. Farmers, ensure your vehicles meet current standards for road use and always drive safely. Michigan DOT

We’re looking for a Departmental Analyst within our Animal Industry Division focused on emergency preparedness and animal disease response capabilities. The role is based in Lansing and may offer some agreed-upon remote work arrangement. Learn more: bit.ly/47vClPb

Farm safety often means thinking beyond the plot. Schedule a confidential farm visit with MAEAP to learn how to help reduce environmental impacts such as harmful algal blooms (HABs): bit.ly/3Zp53iL

After extensive survey of the area and constructive feedback during a public comment period, we’re implementing an interior quarantine for Balsam Woolly Adelgid in Missaukee County. BWA is a tiny, sap-feeding insect that attacks true fir trees. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZvaAEy

During harvest season, keep in mind that it only takes a few seconds to close the gap between a car going 55 mph and a slow-moving vehicle going 20 mph. Please, slow down and drive safely!

Last week, Berrien County received a new, fully-stocked Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) trailer. Thanks to MSU Extension for ensuring first responders are equipped to better manage accidents involving livestock. Learn more: bit.ly/3XxqQCw

Come grow with us as a Departmental Technician in our Animal Industry Division, promoting public health, and animal health and well-being. The position is based in Atlanta, MI, and will focus on Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication program areas. Learn more: bit.ly/3ztzp9d

2025 Trade Show booth spaces are now available! Click the link to see the full list of trade shows miagexport.com/events/. Contact [email protected] to reserve your space today!

🚜🌱Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries. During #NFSHW24 explore MIOSHA resources to keep ag workers safe ➡️ bit.ly/3zmPDkG. Check out AgriSafe Network webinars happening during #FarmSafetyWeek for practical safety tips 💻➡️ bit.ly/nfshw24-agrisa…

We’re currently seeking an Assistant State Veterinarian and Chronic Wasting Disease Coordinator based in Lansing. Working in our Animal Industry Division, the employee functions in a complex work area to protect, regulate and promote animal health. Apply: bit.ly/3BjAeC1

Have you assembled your pet’s go kit? In an emergency, you’ll be ready with: 🏷️ ID or registered microchip 🐕‍🦺 leash/harness, carrier 🍲 3-day supply of food (w/ can opener & bowls) 🚰 water 🛏️ bedding 🪥 grooming tools 💊 medications 💩 waste disposal items 📄 vet records

Hispanic Heritage Month, declared by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, marks a time to spotlight our communities and partners such as Telamon and MSU’s La Cosecha. This week, we heard challenges, opportunities, and ideas from Hispanic Michigan farmers as they feed our communities and the world.