News
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Protect your farm from a serious disease outbreak
Published on August 3, 2020
This story originally appeared in the June 4, 2020 online edition of Michigan Farmer Magazine. -
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture
Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks. -
New skills your farm or food business will need to develop due to COVID-19
Published on July 21, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic may have set the stage for some labor opportunities to arise. -
Am I running a commercial farm?
Published on July 17, 2020
Know the difference between hobby and commercial farming, and the IRS expectations of each type of farm. -
New version of the MSU Extension Farm Records Book for Management is now available
Published on July 16, 2020
The book can be used in Excel, Google Sheets, or printed off to fill out by hand. -
Court clarification on Right to Farm and local regulation
Published on July 16, 2020
A published Michigan Court of Appeals case provides clarification over the confusing issue of local regulation and the Right to Farm Act. -
MSU Extension farm business management educators hold webinar to assist with farm taxes
Published on July 6, 2020
The webinar, scheduled for July 17 at noon, will help farmers collect all the necessary information for tax season. -
Working women, the backbone of family farms
Published on June 23, 2020
The role of women in farming continues to evolve. The added stress of working off the farm while balancing traditional responsibilities can be difficult to manage. -
Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment
Published on June 19, 2020
Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm. -
Employee housing rules modified temporarily amidst COVID-19
Published on June 19, 2020
New rules intend to protect Michigan’s ag production and food supply from disruptions due to labor shortages caused by employees contracting COVID-19.