MSU Extension Farm Management

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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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  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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  Bulletin E-3424 Marketing Fresh Produce via Direct to Consumer and Intermediated Markets

  Published on March 31, 2022
  The guide provides an overview of direct and intermediated marketing channels, including quality standards, insurance and food safety considerations, communication, skills, pricing, and typical customer profiles.

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  Bulletin E-3423 Farm Management Experience Resource Guide

  Published on February 18, 2022
  This publication is intended to assist beginning farmers in better understanding and demonstrating management experience.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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.

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  Bulletin E-3411: Introduction to Cost of Production and Its Uses

  Published on April 20, 2020
  A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series that describes how to identify the farm's cost of production and its role in decision-making for farm managers.

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  Bulletin E-3410: Understanding Enterprise Budgets and Economic Profit

  Published on February 5, 2020
  A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series focusing on the use of enterprise budgets to help beginning farmers obtain a firm grasp on revenues, expenses, and profitability.

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  Bulletin E-3408: From Bursting with Ideas to Developing a Plan

  Published on December 11, 2019
  A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series with suggestions to help beginning farmers organize their ideas and turn them into a plan of action.

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  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.

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  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.

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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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  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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  BOLETÍN E-3408SP: De la Explosión de Ideas al Desarrollo de un Plan

  Published on November 9, 2021
  Un boletín de la serie DEMaND para agricultores principiantes de MSU Extension con sugerencias para ayudar a los agricultores principiantes a organizar sus ideas y convertirlas en un plan de acción.

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  BOLETÍN E-3410SP: Afilando la Sierra: Manteniéndose Nítido en el Negocio

  Published on November 9, 2021
  Un boletín que se centra en el uso de los presupuestos empresariales para ayudar a los agricultores principiantes a obtener una comprensión firme de los ingresos, los gastos y la rentabilidad.

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  BOLETÍN E-3409SP: Afilar la sierra: mantener su negocio en orden

  Published on November 9, 2021
  Un boletín de la serie DEMaND para agricultores principiantes de MSU Extension que describe cómo agudizar la mente para ayudar a los agricultores principiantes a aumentar la probabilidad de que tengan éxito a corto y largo plazo en sus negocios agrícolas.

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  BOLETÍN E-3407SP: Cómo motivar a su prestamista para que diga "sí"

  Published on November 9, 2021
  Un boletín de la serie DEMaND para agricultores principiantes de MSU Extension con sugerencias para ayudar a los agricultores principiantes a comprender el proceso de préstamos para obtener financiamiento agrícola.

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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.