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Getting started with farm business planning

Published on November 21, 2025
Get your farm business plan going with SMART Goals, SWOT analysis, and Mission/Vision/Core Values.
Seven Michigan counties qualify for Livestock Forage Disaster payments

Published on November 21, 2025
The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have dealt with loss of forage due to drought.
Farm business management fundamentals

Published on November 21, 2025
Are you a farm manager? What is farm business management?
Recording of the Using the 2025 Michigan Apple Cost of Production Study webinar is now available

Published on November 17, 2025
Learn how to navigate the spreadsheets and apply to your farm.
Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability

Published on November 13, 2025
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years.
Bad years create tax planning opportunities

Published on November 13, 2025
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.
High voltage horticulture: Where veggies meet volts

Published on November 11, 2025
GLEXPO speaker will share how you can amp up your vegetable production and have an electrifying harvest.
Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants

Published on October 23, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects.
Modeling a path forward for expanding dairy farms

Published on October 22, 2025
Dairy farms must consider many factors when considering expansion.
Seed selection goes beyond yield and disease resistance

Published on October 21, 2025
New resources from MSU Extension can help you choose the right seed for your farm.