News
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Farm stress research study: Helping Michigan farmers through text message reminders
Published on March 10, 2020
Researchers at Michigan State University are conducting a study to learn more about struggles Michigan farmers experience and what types of information may help.
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Pressure on the farm
Published on February 1, 2020
Commodity prices are low, the weather is harsh, and farmers are being pushed to the brink. MSU Extension is helping them cope with the unforgiving grip of stress and mental health issues.
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Farm stress emphasis at 2019 Great Lakes EXPO
Published on November 4, 2019
High input costs, low prices and variable weather have increased farm related stress. To aid farmers, the 2019 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will have a daylong workshop to identify and deal with stress-related issues.
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Understanding, responding and managing farm stress
Published on September 24, 2019
Come learn how to recognize and respond to those who may be struggling in our farming community.
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Making time to keep farm accounting records
Published on August 29, 2019
MSU has tools available to help with farm bookkeeping
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Setting priorities in farm management
Published on August 29, 2019
The Project Management discipline provides concepts that can help advance your farm management skills
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Preparing to keep good farm accounting records
Published on August 29, 2019
Recordkeeping can be overwhelming, but breaking it down into smaller tasks makes it easier
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MSU Extension launches new farm stress webinar series
Published on August 16, 2019
"Bury Seeds, Not Stress", a new webinar series, is the latest addition to Michigan State University Extension's suite of resources to manage farm stress. The series takes place throughout September, which coincides with National Suicide Prevention Month.
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MSU hosts joint meeting of house, senate agriculture committees
Published on August 13, 2019
A joint hearing of the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Agriculture took place at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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The tale of two transitions
Published on July 8, 2019
Getting farm transition right can make or break a farm’s chances of surviving from one generation to another.
