Farm Business
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The Physical Labor of Farming
Getting started with the physical labor of farming.
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Understanding the Farm's Financial Health: Basic Components to a Successful Business
Published on November 28, 2018
Understanding your farm’s financial health is the key to successfully meeting your farm goals. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension farm management educators want to help you understand this key concept. -
2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online
Published on July 12, 2018
Fifteen new MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinars are now posted and available for free viewing. -
Farm Business Basics #3: Calculate Farm Profitability
Getting started with year-end financial analysis: farm financial management.
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Farm Business Basics #2: Develop a Balance Sheet
Getting started with developing a balance sheet.
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Farm Business Basics #1: Simple Essentials of Farm Accounting
Getting started with farm accounting and financial management.
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Raising woods-grazed pigs on new farms
Published on July 25, 2017
Some new farmers in the northern Michigan woodlands are breaking into farming by raising pigs in woods pasture. -
New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website
Published on July 14, 2017
For those interested in new farm enterprises, these recorded presentations by MSU Extension educators and other experts offer a free, online opportunity to learn about the basics. -
Getting started with crop nutrient management webinar
Published on April 4, 2017
Getting started with crop nutrient management. -
Hoophouse Management Webinar
Getting started with hoophouse management.
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Getting started with farm finance management
Published on February 7, 2017
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and ending balance sheets is an important start. -
Beginning Farmer Webinar Series survey results
Published on February 7, 2017
Michigan State University Extension educators and specialists at MSU have been conducting webinars for beginning farmers since 2012. A recent survey of past participants indicates the program has been successful. -
Small Vegetable Farm Systems Webinar
Getting started with small vegetable farm systems.
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Beginning Farmer webinar to address maple syrup production
Published on January 6, 2017
Participants will gain an overview of what it takes to produce and market quality maple products. -
Climate Change and Agriculture
Getting started with climate change and agriculture: What do Michigan farmers think?
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The Food Safety Modernization Act: What you need to do?
Published on August 17, 2016
How to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act -
The Food Safety Modernization Act: What You Need to Do?
How to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act.
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Basics of farm business planning and financial readiness
Published on May 17, 2016
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness. -
Basic of Farm Business Planning and Financial Readiness
Getting started with farm business planning and financial readiness.
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Selecting a Tractor
Selecting a tractor for beginning farmers.