Resource Library

Helping Farmers Understand Net Worth

Published on June 19, 2019
This quick guide helps farmers understand their net worth, a net worth statement, why it is important, what you can learn from it and a sample net worth statement to fill out.
Turning Personal Skills into Income

Published on June 19, 2019
Exploring ways farm families can turn their technical, trade and management skills into supplemental income-producing opportunities.
How stress affects you

Published on June 19, 2019
A helpful list detailing how stress affects your body, your thoughts, your feelings and what you do.
Creating a spending plan

Published on June 19, 2019
For farmers dealing with variable income, low commodity prices and increasing debt, a spending plan can be a useful tool in managing farm family finances or their household (nonbusiness) finances.
Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers, Crows

Published on March 22, 2019
The Wildlife Damage Management Series for Midwestern Farmers provides growers the tools to identify and mitigate damage as well as information regarding the various agencies that regulate wildlife.
Partial Budgeting Worksheet

Published on March 14, 2019
Partial budgeting PDF worksheet
How to Cultivate a Productive Mindset

Published on December 1, 2018
Practical tips and resources to help increase productivity and manage stress.
Understanding the Farm's Financial Health: Basic Components to a Successful Business

Published on November 28, 2018
Understanding your farm’s financial health is the key to successfully meeting your farm goals. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension farm management educators want to help you understand this key concept.
Financial Guidelines for Agricultural Producers

Published on August 30, 2016
Financial guidelines for agricultural producers created by the Farm Financial Standards Council (FFSC)
Farm Financial Score Card

Published on August 30, 2016
Pricing Corn Silage and Earlage from Immature Corn

Published on August 30, 2016
Guidelines for pricing corn silage and earlage from immature corn.
Partial budgeting spreadsheet

Published on August 30, 2016