Farm Business
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Marketing and Pricing Standing Corn Silage
Published on August 5, 2019
MSU Extension offers an educational opportunity to learn how to process and understand pricing and risks that may come with the marketing strategy you choose. -
Marketing and Pricing Standing Hay
Published on August 5, 2019
MSU Extension offers an education opportunity to learn about the pricing and marketing process of standing hay. -
Bulletin E-3407: How to Motivate Your Lender to Say, “Yes”
Published on July 31, 2019
A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series with suggestions to help beginning farmer understand the lending process in order to obtain farm financing. -
Bulletin E-3406: Transitioning From Labor Force to Decision-Maker
Published on May 30, 2019
A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series with suggestions to help beginning farmer transition to becoming a decision-maker on the farm. -
MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report: Affirming the Unique Opportunities of a University Educational Farm
Published on March 29, 2019
The MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report highlights the impact of their diverse programming and the partnerships that make them an asset to the MSU community -
Farm Financial Management: The Next Step
Getting started with understanding the financial management and what the next step in the process is.
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Small Farm Business Start-up
Getting started with learning and understanding the process of starting a small farm business.
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The Physical Labor of Farming
Getting started with the physical labor of farming.
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Understanding the Farm's Financial Health: Basic Components to a Successful Business
Published on November 28, 2018
Understanding your farm’s financial health is the key to successfully meeting your farm goals. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension farm management educators want to help you understand this key concept. -
2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online
Published on July 12, 2018
Fifteen new MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinars are now posted and available for free viewing. -
Farm Business Basics #3: Calculate Farm Profitability
Getting started with year-end financial analysis: farm financial management.
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Farm Business Basics #2: Develop a Balance Sheet
Getting started with developing a balance sheet.
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Farm Business Basics #1: Simple Essentials of Farm Accounting
Getting started with farm accounting and financial management.
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Raising woods-grazed pigs on new farms
Published on July 25, 2017
Some new farmers in the northern Michigan woodlands are breaking into farming by raising pigs in woods pasture. -
New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website
Published on July 14, 2017
For those interested in new farm enterprises, these recorded presentations by MSU Extension educators and other experts offer a free, online opportunity to learn about the basics. -
Getting started with crop nutrient management webinar
Published on April 4, 2017
Getting started with crop nutrient management. -
Hoophouse Management Webinar
Getting started with hoophouse management.
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Beginning Farmer Webinar Series survey results
Published on February 7, 2017
Michigan State University Extension educators and specialists at MSU have been conducting webinars for beginning farmers since 2012. A recent survey of past participants indicates the program has been successful. -
Getting started with farm finance management
Published on February 7, 2017
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and ending balance sheets is an important start. -
Small Vegetable Farm Systems Webinar
Getting started with small vegetable farm systems.