Jonathan LaPorte
Jon LaPorte is a Farm Business Management Educator with Michigan State University Extension based in Cass County, Michigan. His main area of focus is guiding farmers on how better understanding of their farm business can lead to improved decision-making. This focus includes an emphasis on cost of production, financial analysis, and risk management.
Prior to joining MSU Extension, Jon worked for USDA as a Farm Loan Officer and later as a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) at a farm retail cooperative. He uses this experience to provide leadership and programming expertise in production economics based education.
Jon also coordinates the DEMaND series that focuses on assisting new farm managers in understanding and applying financial and business strategies.
Related Work
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New prairie strip partial budget tool
Published on June 18, 2024
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Budgeting for Prairie Strips
Published on June 10, 2024
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Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool
Published on June 10, 2024
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Does your insurance cover storm damage to irrigation systems?
Published on June 3, 2024
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MSU Grain Marketing Plan Template
Published on May 17, 2024
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Price checking your grain market strategies
Published on May 2, 2024
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MSU releases new grain marketing decision tool
Published on April 23, 2024
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MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool
Published on April 22, 2024
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USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates
Published on April 17, 2024