MSU ExtensionBeginning Farmer Webinar Series

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  Tips on quality hay and pasture for beginning farmers: Part 1 - Quality

  Published on March 4, 2019

  Just about anybody can make hay and put animals out on pasture, but achieving quality goals for that forage takes knowledge, planning and effort.

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  Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?

  Published on December 20, 2018

  Many farms are equipped with up-to-date, labor saving machines and equipment, but many tasks on smaller, start-up farms require a great deal of physical effort.

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  New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension

  Published on November 28, 2018

  This convenient and affordable online program is designed to provide an overview of potential farm enterprises and business skills for beginners.

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  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.

• New webinar series for beginning farmers begins January 2018

  Published on November 29, 2017

  The Beginning Farmer Webinar Series provides an information boost to new farm businesses. A new series will begin Jan. 17, 2018.

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  Training the next generation of farmers

  Published on October 1, 2017

  The Beginning Farmer Webinar Series is a response to ongoing inquiries from those with little to no experience in farming.

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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.

• Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers

  Published on February 22, 2017

  New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs.

• 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.