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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
Making time to keep farm accounting records

Published on August 29, 2019
MSU has tools available to help with farm bookkeeping
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.
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.
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.
MSU Extension program on farm employee development

Published on June 25, 2019
Employee management is an area of concern for many farmers. Are you a farmer who has asked how can you become better at it? Want some practical advice that works? This Michigan State University Extension program was developed for you!
MSU Extension works in communities and with farmers to support mental health

Published on May 20, 2019
As farmers face increasing challenges to the well-being of their farms and mental health, MSU Extension is training a support network and farm stress management programming to connect farmers with resources to help.
Results from 2018 growing season will be available at Winter Ag Reviews

Published on November 27, 2018
Five locations will provide learning opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses about field trial research results.
A day to recognize farmers

Published on October 4, 2018
Oct. 12 is National Farmer's Day, a time to recognize the farmers who continue on in spite of the hardships.
Responding to stress in farm communities and throughout Michigan

Published on October 1, 2018
To help respond to the needs of Michigan farmers and their families, MSU Extension developed the Communicating With Farmers Under Stress workshop.