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Futures
Futures is written in non-scientific terms for the general public. Each issue profiles the work of several MAES scientists organized around a specific topic. Recent issues have focused on agrifood nanotechnology, pollinators, fisheries and wildlife, the bioeconomy, and global research.

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Animal Agriculture and the Environment: Finding Balance
Winter/Spring 2008
(1 MB, PDF)
Air quality and water quality are the two biggest concerns associated with animal agriculture, and both are directly related to manure and how it’s handled. In this issue, read about MAES scientists’ research to develop new tools and techniques to help livestock farmers have minimal impact on the environment, as well as help non-farmers understand what it takes to produce enough food to meet demand.

To read past issues of Futures, visit the Futures Archive.

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2007 Annual Report

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The 2007 MAES annual report (4 MB PDF) highlights MAES-funded projects in five areas of emphasis critical to the MAES mission. It also contains general information about the MAES and a financial report.

To read past Annual Reports, visit the Annual Report Archive.

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USDA Special Grant Progress and Impact Fact Sheets
The USDA Special Grants, coordinated by the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, support ongoing projects that affect agricultural and natural resources issues in Michigan and beyond. The progress and impacts of these projects is updated on an annual basis. Links to these updates are below. There is also a link to a sheet that explains how base funding dollars provide the infrastructure and foundation for many MAES research projects.

Base Funding Fact Sheet

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Research Reports
Research reports are written by MAES scientists about their research projects and are generally aimed at a scientific audience. Research Reports are available from either the Michigan State University's Main Library or MSU Extension's Bulletin Office. Some of the publications are available in PDF here.

Research Report

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USDA Plan of Work Annual Report of Accomplishments

Each year, the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and MSU Extension submit an annual report of their accomplishments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Read the 2007 report.

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Last Updated: April 21, 2008
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