Farm Business
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A Field Guide To Soil Sampling
Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing
Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site. -
Boletín E-3413SP Opciones de Seguro para productores de hortalizas
Published on September 6, 2022
El boletín explora las herramientas de gestión de riesgos disponibles para los productores de hortalizas a través de la Agencia de Gestión de Riesgos del USDA. -
Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education
Published on September 6, 2022
SARE annual grant request issued. -
USDA releases 2022 farmland cash rent values
Published on September 1, 2022
The "USDA Farmland Cash Rent Report" is a listing of the county rental rates dating from 2011-2022. The information was obtained from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and is based on their survey results from producers. -
Boletín E-3424SP Comercialización de productos frescos a través de mercados intermedios y directos al consumidor
Published on August 25, 2022
Descripción general de los canales de marketing directos y posteriores, incluidos los estándares de calidad, los seguros y las consideraciones de seguridad alimentaria, la comunicación, las habilidades, los precios y los perfiles típicos de los clientes. -
Boletín E-3411: Introducción al Costo de Producción y sus Usos
Published on August 25, 2022
Un boletín de la Serie DEMANDA para agricultores principiantes de MSU Extension que describe cómo identificar el costo de producción de la granja y su papel en la toma de decisiones para los administradores de granjas. -
Introduction to farm collateral bulletin released
Published on July 22, 2022
A new publication from MSU Extension reviews the basics of securing a loan and how to identify collateral on your farm. -
Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available
Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm. -
Bulletin E-3426 Insurance Options for Fruit Growers
Published on July 20, 2022
This publication outlines insurance and risk management options available to Michigan fruit growers. -
Developing the Next Generation of Farm Business Managers
Published on July 13, 2022
Every year, inspired individuals enter the world of farming with passion, creativity and drive. These beginning farmers face a number of challenges as they start their new careers as farm managers. -
Bulletin E-3425 Loans & Security: An Introduction to Farm Collateral
Published on June 23, 2022
A bulletin from the DEMaND series on understanding collateral and loan security requirements for your farm -
Financial management resources available for beginning farmers
Published on June 22, 2022
Knowing your farm’s financial position is important to its future success. -
Reducing heat stress for you and your employees
Published on June 22, 2022
Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan. Multiple 90+ degree days during spring 2022 brought that to light for many of us working in agriculture. -
Farm Budgets: Turning Your Beekeeping Hobby into a Business
Learn how to turn your beekeeping hobby into a farm business
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Will gas prices keep employees at home?
Published on June 15, 2022
The cost to employees of filling their gas tank may make some think twice about driving to work. What can employers do to recognize the stress on employees and keep them working? -
Creating and Understanding The Cash Flow Statement
Published on April 18, 2022
Videos outlining how a cash flow statement is created, what information is provided, and how statements are used to better understand your farm business. -
Creating an Income Statement for Your Farm
Published on April 16, 2022
Videos outlining types of income statements and how to create them -
How profitable does 2022 look for your farm?
Published on April 12, 2022
The MSU Cash Flow Estimator can help your farm answer this question. -
Balance Sheet Walkthrough Videos
Published on April 7, 2022
A series of videos that walkthrough each section of a balance sheet.