MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

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  Cut flower farming: Is it right for you?

  Published on October 14, 2021
  Considerations and resources for aspiring cut flower farmers in Michigan.

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  MiFarmLink to host Cultivating Connections Event for beginning and late-career farmers

  Published on October 7, 2021
  Beginning farmer succession will be discussed by MSU’s farm business team.

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  Online tool highlighting Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources released

  Published on October 6, 2021
  The Map of Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources includes videos, links and program descriptions for over 75 programs to assist beginning and aspiring farmers searching for land, credit, teaching farms, conferences and more.

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  Introduction to Grain Marketing for Beginning Farmers bulletin available

  Published on September 10, 2021
  A bulletin aimed at new farmers and those who are new to grain marketing.

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  USDA releases 2021 farmland cash rent values

  Published on September 10, 2021
  Land rent prices vary tremendously from county to county.

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  USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

  Published on September 7, 2021
  Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services

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  Bulletin E-3416 Introduction to Grain Marketing

  Published on September 7, 2021
  Introductory bulletin on grain markets with educational information on marketing tools and strategies.

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  Livestock Budget Estimator Swine Contract Grower (Simple)

  Published on August 17, 2021
  A budget decision tool for swine producers who operate as contract growers.

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  Livestock Budget Estimator Swine (Simple)

  Published on August 17, 2021
  A budget planning and decision tool for swine producers.

• Walk before you run

  Published on August 15, 2021
  Precision soil testing for economic results.

• Flight of Fertilizer

  Published on August 15, 2021
  Using drones for precision application of fertilizer and cover crops

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  Livestock Budget Estimator Dairy (Simple)

  Published on August 14, 2021
  A farm budget decision tool designed for dairy farmers.

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  Livestock Budget Estimator Beef (Simple)

  Published on August 14, 2021
  A farm budget decision tool for beef producers.

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  Crop Budget Estimator (All Crops)

  Published on August 4, 2021
  Crop budget estimator tool that allows budgeting development for any crop intended to be raised.

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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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  Grain Marketing Basics Workshop

  Published on July 12, 2021
  Matt Gammans presents on the basics of Grain Marketing, including fundamentals, strategies, and applications.

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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.