Beginning Farmer

Sessions are organized by date below. To learn more about a specific session, click on the session title.

Three sessions in this track qualify for CCA credits. For specific credit information, click on the session title.

Recordings from previous year's presentations are organized below. To watch the video of a specific session, click on the video image.

Upcoming Sessions

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Below you will find the videos from previous year sessions related to farm business management and beginning farmers.

Session Recordings

  • Planning for Climate Change on your Farm

    Published on February 28, 2025

    Think through climate-related risks on your farm and learn how to make a plan to prepare for heavy rains, wind, drought, heat or floods. CCA credits offered.

  • Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

    Published on February 26, 2025

    Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office.

  • How Can Loans Help Your Farm Business Grow?

    Published on February 26, 2025

    What benefits do loans really provide my farm business? How do I begin preparing to apply for a loan? What is a lender looking for when they review my loan request? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this session.

  • MSU Agrability Program

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Learn more about the Michigan AgrAbility Project. This statewide program helps farmers with a disability or injury continue farming.

  • Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management.