MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

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  Finding Financial Success in Uncertain Times

  Published on July 28, 2021
  New online course available from MSU Extension

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  Bulletin E-3415: Introduction to Crop Insurance for Field Crops released

  Published on July 13, 2021
  A new resource from the Beginning Farmers DEMaND series

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  Bulletin E-3415 Introduction to Crop Insurance for Field Crops

  Published on July 12, 2021
  An introductory bulletin for beginning farmers on insurance policies available for field crops.

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  Boletín E-3406SP: Transición de fuerza laboral a tomador de decisiones

  Published on July 6, 2021
  Un boletín de la serie DEMaND para agricultores principiantes de MSU Extension con sugerencias para ayudar a los agricultores principiantes en la transición para convertirse en tomadores de decisiones en la finca.

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  MiFarmLink: a one-stop shop for new farmers to find land and resources

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Collaborative supports Michigan’s new and beginning farmer population in land access, resources and mentoring.

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  Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

  Published on June 11, 2021
  New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.

• "Women in Agriculture: Taking a Seat at the Table with Confidence" Online Forum

  Today marks the end of Women's History Month, and this year the Farm Business Management team at MSU Extension, in partnership with GreenStone Farm Credit Services, are offering this virtual panel discussion to reflect on women’s contributions and roles in agriculture today and into the future.

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  Insurance options for vegetable growers

  Published on May 6, 2021
  Risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events.

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  Bulletin E-3413 Insurance Options for Vegetable Growers

  Published on April 28, 2021
  Bulletin explores risk management tools available to vegetable producers through the USDA's Risk Management Agency.

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  Land Rent Calculator

  Published on April 14, 2021
  This is an Excel tool designed to help producers consider the impact of land rent payments against their overall farm profits.

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  Webinar Series: Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers

  Published on March 8, 2021
  Loans are an important tool for growing any business and if approached with the right groundwork, can be a beneficial part of your farm business development.

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  Introduction to fertilizer planning for beginning farmers

  Published on January 18, 2021
  A detailed fertilizer plan helps to meet the nutrient needs of your crop at the lowest possible cost.

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  Bulletin E-3412 Introduction to Fertilizer Planning

  Published on January 8, 2021
  This publication explores the process of creating a fertilizer plan.

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  In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on December 14, 2020
  The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021.

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  Beginning farmers DEMaND: resources for new farm managers

  Published on November 12, 2020
  For beginning farmers, knowing how to manage through roadblocks is often one of their greatest challenges.

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  Bulletin E-3422 Introduction to Zoning and Taxation

  Published on September 2, 2020
  A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series that provides an introductory explanation of property rights and protections, regulations, and liabilities associated with real property ownership in Michigan.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Bulletin E-3409 Sharpening the Saw: Keeping Yourself Business Sharp

  Published on June 24, 2020
  A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series describing how to sharpen the mind to help beginning farmers increase the probability that they will succeed in the short and long term of their farm businesses.

• New Farm Start-up

  This webinar will review the process of new business start-up.