Farm Business
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Small farm machinery and organic production presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on small farm machinery and organic crop production topics for people new to agriculture are available online and are free for viewing. -
Resources for veteran careers in agriculture
Published on December 8, 2015
Educational resources providing valuable information to veterans seeking agriculture-based careers are now available. -
The Women in Agriculture pilot project in the Greater Flint area
Published on April 27, 2015
A pilot project, initiated by a request from women farmers in Flint and the Genesee County region in 2014, explored how to engage women in food production work by forming a supportive network. -
Basic farm business records: Part 1 & 2
Published on March 24, 2014
Learn more about the importance of business records and how to keep proper records. -
Basic Farm Business Records: Part 1
Learn more about the importance of business records and how to keep proper records.
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Basic Farm Business Records: Part 2
Learn more about the importance of business records and how to keep proper records.
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Get started farming with community supported agriculture webinar series
Published on February 24, 2014
To start a CSA it is important that the business side be “buttoned-down” before planting begins to ensure both a sustainable business venture and a sustainable farm venture. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Grant funding for growers -- Part II
Published on March 16, 2013
While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. Here is a brief list of grants offered to Michigan growers. -
Programa de Protección de Cheques de Pago
MSU Extension Educators have created a series of videos in Spanish addressing COVID-19 pandemic related challenges and programs available to farmers. The videos can be found at bit.ly/msucovid19, and below.
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Intro to recordkeeping
Learn the basics of farm accounting in this short video.
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2018 Farm Bill: PLC vs ARC Decision part 3
Comment about the marketing year average price: It's not fictional, really, it's real, and it's calculated the way Aleks describes starting at 1:45.
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Prestamos para Desastres por Daños de Emergencia frente al coronavirus
MSU Extension Educators have created a series of videos in Spanish addressing COVID-19 pandemic related challenges and programs available to farmers. The videos can be found at bit.ly/msucovid19, and below.
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Is Organic Right for My Farm?
Learn from a panel of farmers who are currently certified organic, or have been in the past, about their decisions to certify.