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“MI Ag Ideas to Grow With” Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Farm Management Sessions
Published on January 21, 2021
Individuals looking for help in making business and financial decisions will benefit from the farm business sessions being offered at this event. -
Introduction to fertilizer planning for beginning farmers
Published on January 18, 2021
A detailed fertilizer plan helps to meet the nutrient needs of your crop at the lowest possible cost. -
Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24
Published on November 20, 2020
Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes. -
Beginning farmers DEMaND: resources for new farm managers
Published on November 12, 2020
For beginning farmers, knowing how to manage through roadblocks is often one of their greatest challenges. -
2019 farm financial benchmarking results for Michigan
Published on October 21, 2020
Understanding farm financial trends has never been more important to the future success of a farm business. -
Thinking about retirement and your legacy of the land
Published on October 20, 2020
Farming is a committed lifestyle that can be difficult to transition away from. -
Transitioning the farm: quick guide
Published on October 14, 2020
This article is a quick guide to the tools you need for your successful farm business transition. -
Michigan Youth Employment Act
Published on October 11, 2020
AN ACT to provide for the legal employment and protection of minors; to provide for the issuance and revocation of work permits; to provide for the regulation of hours and conditions of employment of minors. -
Michigan Dairy Review: Having to Dismiss a Dairy Farm Employee
Published on October 11, 2020
Dismissal is the involuntary termination of an employee’s employment. Because of the involuntary character of the situation, emotions often are high on both sides and require dismissals to be handled with great care—or to be avoided. -
Dairy Incentive Pay
Published on September 20, 2020
Dairy Incentive Pay 4th Edition -
Fact Sheet #40: Overview of Youth Employment (Child Labor) Provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for Agricultural Occupations
Published on September 20, 2020
This publication by the US department of labor is a fact sheet providing an overview of youth employment (child labor) provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for Agricultural Occupations . -
Child Labor Bulletin 102
Published on September 20, 2020
This bulletin details the child labor requirements in agricultural occupations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Federal Income Tax and FICA Withholding for Foreign Agricultural Workers with an H-2A Visa
Published on September 20, 2020
This publication by the IRS details federal income tax and FICA withholding for foreign agricultural workers with an H-2A visa. -
Intro to recordkeeping for farm businesses
Published on September 11, 2020
Learn the basics of farm accounting in this short article. -
Labor Laws and Michigan Agriculture
Published on September 10, 2020
All farm employers and workers need to be aware of and understand the various laws pertaining to labor. This publication attempts to create such awareness and lists references for fuller understanding. -
New version of the MSU Extension Farm Records Book for Management is now available
Published on July 16, 2020
The book can be used in Excel, Google Sheets, or printed off to fill out by hand. -
MSU Extension farm business management educators hold webinar to assist with farm taxes
Published on July 6, 2020
The webinar, scheduled for July 17 at noon, will help farmers collect all the necessary information for tax season. -
Cultivating Your Legally Resilient Farm Workshop seeks to educate farmers on legal protections for the farm
Published on February 21, 2020
Get effective legal risk management tools for your farm through this collaborative workshop on March 6, 2020. -
Michigan Family Farms Conference to feature nurturing resilient farms in 2020 and beyond
Published on December 20, 2019
The 17th annual Michigan Family Farms Conference will be Feb. 8, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. -
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.
