Farms.com Home   News

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Kicks Off February 19, 2024

Michigan State University Extension invites you to participate in the 2024 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference, February 19 through March 1, 2024.  

“Now in our fourth year, we are once again excited to showcase virtual learning about food and animal production,” Beth Ferry, MSU Extension educator based in Berrien County said. “The virtual platform is way to share a variety of agricultural-based sessions with attendees from all across the Great Lakes region.” 

The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference will feature over 40 educational sessions across a two-week period with topics focused on fruit and vegetable production, field crops, animal agriculture, farm business management for beginners, the environment and conservation, growing and irrigation management. The conference will kick off on Monday, February 19 with sessions for beginning farmers and horse owners.

“The diversity of Michigan agriculture is showcased during this educational event, with opportunities for the new and beginning farm to the seasoned professional looking for Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) credits,” Jon LaPorte, MSU Extension educator based in Cass County said. “There’s truly a session for everyone and we look forward to the expertise this year’s speakers will share with producers.”  

Due to the generous support of MSU Extension, this event is offered to participants at no cost. However, attendees must register to receive the necessary Zoom links. Participants can attend as many sessions as they would like and are also able to jump around between tracks. RUP and CCA credits will be offered for several of the sessions. 

Source : msu.edu

Trending Video

New Solution Powers Efficient Pork Growth

Video: New Solution Powers Efficient Pork Growth


Alltech has introduced Olerix, an innovative phytogenic blend created to promote growth and feed efficiency in pigs. Through a proprietary coating process, the bioactive blend of phytogenic compounds used in Olerix is designed to outlast the manufacturing process, ensuring consistent outcomes from feed to finish. The result is a high-impact efficiency solution that provides consistent support for gut health, feed efficiency, immune function and growth performance. Olerix is backed by validated trials conducted under modern pork production conditions.

“As the industry searches for technology to drive profitability forward in a more sustainable manner, we’re thrilled to join that effort with our Olerix technology,” said Mark Hulsebus, general manager for U.S. pork at Alltech. “Our work in this phytogenic space is yielding very encouraging results, and we’re excited to make this new opportunity available to pork producers focused on optimizing feed efficiency and growth rates.”

“Olerix represents the next generation of phytogenic technology — combining feed efficiency, livability and immune support into a practical commercial solution producers can implement today,” said Andy Rash, U.S. monogastric director at Alltech.