MSU Extension Farm Management

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  Producing a Value-Added Product on the Farm: Shell Eggs

  Published on June 24, 2022
  These info sheets overview how farms with greater than or less than 3,000 laying hens can produce shell eggs as a value-added product.

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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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  MSU Extension Provides Opportunities for Farmers to Improve Efficiencies by Focusing on Management & Production Issues

  Published on May 11, 2022
  Michigan State University Extension continues to provide valuable services, programs and information for Michigan communities and families.

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  Creating and Understanding The Cash Flow Statement

  Published on April 18, 2022
  Videos outlining how a cash flow statement is created, what information is provided, and how statements are used to better understand your farm business.

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  Creating an Income Statement for Your Farm

  Published on April 16, 2022
  Videos outlining types of income statements and how to create them

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  Balance Sheet Walkthrough Videos

  Published on April 7, 2022
  A series of videos that walkthrough each section of a balance sheet.

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  Production Record Accuracy Check Template

  Published on April 6, 2022
  A Microsoft Excel tool to assist producers with reconciling production records for accuracy and completeness.

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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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  MSU Cash Flow Estimator

  Published on March 14, 2022
  The MSU Cash Flow Estimator is intended to help farm managers create a cash flow projection for their business.

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  MSU Crop Marketing Evaluation Tool

  Published on February 27, 2022
  Evaluation tool shows and calculates the results from risk management tools. These tools are the same that producers may use with their elevators, highlighting the same risk implications and results.