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Designing your farm succession plan for maximum success
Published on December 12, 2022
Succession planning is a complex process. You can develop an effective plan by addressing the component parts, and you don’t have to do it alone. -
New Farmland Rental Negotiations Factsheet available
Published on December 8, 2022
A new publication from MSU Extension reviews how to approach rent negotiation with potential and existing landowners. -
Grain marketing strategies to consider for 2023
Published on December 6, 2022
Identifying tools that match your market expectations. -
The Micro Farm Program: A USDA crop insurance program that can benefit beekeepers
Published on December 1, 2022
This crop insurance program can help small-scale producers like beekeepers manage financial risk. -
Year-end tax planning is valuable for good years, bad years and everything in between
Published on November 29, 2022
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years. -
Congratulations to the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates!
Published on November 21, 2022
Eleven beginning and aspiring farmers write business plans, visit 26 farms, and learn hands-on farming skills. -
Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv
Published on November 17, 2022
Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations. -
Quarterly grain market updates and marketing strategy meetings available in-person or virtually
Published on November 16, 2022
Come learn about current market trends and principles to help you markets your grains. -
Free online farm business management course offered in November 2022
Published on November 4, 2022
Farm Money Matters: Farm Business Management is a unique online course consisting of eight self-paced modules and four producer Zoom meetings. At the end of the course, you will develop an action plan to apply concepts learned to your farm. -
Lower costs with an input purchasing plan
Published on November 4, 2022
Intentional planning improves buyer decision making.