MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

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  Michigan sets goal of 1,000 participating Apple Crunch sites for 2022

  Published on September 26, 2022
  The Michigan Apple Crunch returns this October.

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  MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing

  Published on September 16, 2022
  New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site.

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  Boletín E-3413SP Opciones de Seguro para productores de hortalizas

  Published on September 6, 2022
  El boletín explora las herramientas de gestión de riesgos disponibles para los productores de hortalizas a través de la Agencia de Gestión de Riesgos del USDA.

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  Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education 

  Published on September 6, 2022
  SARE annual grant request issued.

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  USDA releases 2022 farmland cash rent values

  Published on September 1, 2022
  The "USDA Farmland Cash Rent Report" is a listing of the county rental rates dating from 2011-2022. The information was obtained from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and is based on their survey results from producers.  

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  USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

  Published on August 29, 2022
  Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services

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  Boletín E-3424SP Comercialización de productos frescos a través de mercados intermedios y directos al consumidor

  Published on August 25, 2022
  Descripción general de los canales de marketing directos y posteriores, incluidos los estándares de calidad, los seguros y las consideraciones de seguridad alimentaria, la comunicación, las habilidades, los precios y los perfiles típicos de los clientes.

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  Boletín E-3411: Introducción al Costo de Producción y sus Usos

  Published on August 25, 2022
  Un boletín de la Serie DEMANDA para agricultores principiantes de MSU Extension que describe cómo identificar el costo de producción de la granja y su papel en la toma de decisiones para los administradores de granjas.

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  Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available

  Published on July 22, 2022
  A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm.

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  Introduction to farm collateral bulletin released

  Published on July 22, 2022
  A new publication from MSU Extension reviews the basics of securing a loan and how to identify collateral on your farm.

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  Bulletin E-3426 Insurance Options for Fruit Growers

  Published on July 20, 2022
  This publication outlines insurance and risk management options available to Michigan fruit growers.

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  Developing the Next Generation of Farm Business Managers

  Published on July 13, 2022
  Every year, inspired individuals enter the world of farming with passion, creativity and drive. These beginning farmers face a number of challenges as they start their new careers as farm managers.

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  Price checking your grain market strategies

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Have you reviewed your market strategies and are they keeping up with changes in the market environment?

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  Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm Series

  Published on June 24, 2022
  These info sheets overview how farms with greater than or less than 3,000 laying hens can produce shell eggs as a value-added product.

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  Bulletin E-3425 Loans & Security: An Introduction to Farm Collateral

  Published on June 23, 2022
  A bulletin from the DEMaND series on understanding collateral and loan security requirements for your farm

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  Reducing heat stress for you and your employees

  Published on June 22, 2022
  Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan. Multiple 90+ degree days during spring 2022 brought that to light for many of us working in agriculture.

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  Financial management resources available for beginning farmers

  Published on June 22, 2022
  Knowing your farm’s financial position is important to its future success.

• Farm Budgets: Turning Your Beekeeping Hobby into a Business

  Learn how to turn your beekeeping hobby into a farm business

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  Will gas prices keep employees at home?

  Published on June 15, 2022
  The cost to employees of filling their gas tank may make some think twice about driving to work. What can employers do to recognize the stress on employees and keep them working?

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  Creating and Understanding The Cash Flow Statement

  Published on April 18, 2022
  Videos outlining how a cash flow statement is created, what information is provided, and how statements are used to better understand your farm business.