Farm Management

DEMaND Series Bulletins

• 

  E-3412 Introduction to Fertilizer Planning

  Published on January 8, 2021
  This publication explores the process of creating a fertilizer plan.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

DEMaND Series Articles

• 

  Introduction to fertilizer planning for beginning farmers

  Published on January 18, 2021
  A detailed fertilizer plan helps to meet the nutrient needs of your crop at the lowest possible cost.

• 

  Beginning farmers DEMaND: resources for new farm managers

  Published on November 12, 2020
  For beginning farmers, knowing how to manage through roadblocks is often one of their greatest challenges.

• 

  What is the lender looking for?

  Published on June 11, 2020
  How to take charge of the loan approval process.

• 

  Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 3

  Published on April 15, 2020
  Part 3: Direct vs variable and fixed costs

• 

  Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 5

  Published on April 15, 2020
  Part 5: Marketing and break-evens

• 

  Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 1

  Published on April 15, 2020
  Part 1: Variable costs

• 

  Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 4

  Published on April 15, 2020
  Part 4: Agronomic & nutritional inputs

• 

  Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 2

  Published on April 15, 2020
  Part 2: Fixed costs

• 

  Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 6

  Published on April 15, 2020
  Part 6: Financial costs & farm records

• 

  Beginning Farmers DEMaND

  Published on March 23, 2020
  Introducing the Beginning Farmers DEMaND (Developing and Educating Managers and New Decision-makers) series.

• 

  Understanding enterprise budgets and economic profit

  Published on February 12, 2020
  Learn how enterprise works and how it will affect your farm and future.