Jonathan LaPorte
Jon LaPorte is a Farm Business Management Educator with Michigan State University Extension based in Cass County, Michigan. His main area of focus is guiding farmers on how better understanding of their farm business can lead to improved decision-making. This focus includes an emphasis on cost of production, financial analysis, and risk management.
Prior to joining MSU Extension, Jon worked for USDA as a Farm Loan Officer and later as a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) at a farm retail cooperative. He uses this experience to provide leadership and programming expertise in production economics based education.
Jon also coordinates the DEMaND series that focuses on assisting new farm managers in understanding and applying financial and business strategies.
In July of 2024, Jon was selected to serve a two-year term on the USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, representing higher education institutions.
Related Work
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Review your break-even grain prices to secure profits or minimize losses
Published on October 8, 2024
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Marketing spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension
Published on October 8, 2024
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New to crop insurance? See the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Crop Insurance’ by USDA
Published on October 1, 2024
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USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 30, 2024
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Decision tool updates: Consider farm input costs and product quantities needed
Published on August 30, 2024
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USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates
Published on August 23, 2024
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Pricing standing corn silage
Published on August 23, 2024
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MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award
Published on August 22, 2024
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Pesticide use and seed selection highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletins
Published on August 12, 2024