Resources
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Delayed Planting Resources
Published on June 24, 2019
Wet weather and flooding resulted in severely delayed planting and a need to adjust farm management practices. MSU Extension's statewide network of agricultural educators work with farmers and provide informative articles to assist in decision making.
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Farmers Want to Know: When will the rain let up?
Published on June 21, 2019
Agricultural meteorologist sat down in late June 2019 to provide a projection of where things were headed for the weeks and months ahead. He reports it will get warmer and dryer eventually, but it might take a while.
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Turning Personal Skills into Income
Published on June 19, 2019
Exploring ways farm families can turn their technical, trade and management skills into supplemental income-producing opportunities.
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Understanding Credit and Debt
Published on June 19, 2019
Helping farm families in financial distress understand the fundamentals of credit and debit, including credit scores and how to manage debt.
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Helping Farmers Understand Net Worth
Published on June 19, 2019
This quick guide helps farmers understand their net worth, a net worth statement, why it is important, what you can learn from it and a sample net worth statement to fill out.
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How stress affects you
Published on June 19, 2019
A helpful list detailing how stress affects your body, your thoughts, your feelings and what you do.
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Youth farm stress
Published on June 19, 2019
Detailing warning signs of stress in youth and ways you can help the youth in your life, whether you are a parent, guardian or just a friend.
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Managing stress for farmers and farm families
Published on June 19, 2019
Simple techniques and reminders as you deal with stress.
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Coping with Grief after Losing the Farm
Published on June 19, 2019
Steps you can take to help work through the grief associated with losing a farm.
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How to Talk with Farmers Under Stress
Published on June 19, 2019
Warning signs of stress and ways you can help a farmer you know who is going through a difficult time and showing signs of stress. Includes steps to take if you think a near-term crisis is likely.
