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How are you doing at leading your employees?

Published on August 10, 2021
How are you doing at leading your employees?
MSU Extension launches new Bilingual Farm Business Management Course

Published on June 27, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture’s North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center has awarded MSU Extension funding for an innovative new course that meeds the needs of producers.
Introduction to the balance sheet

Published on June 2, 2021
Tips and resources to organize the basic sections of a farm balance sheet.
Insurance options for vegetable growers

Published on May 6, 2021
Risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events.
Women Shaping Agriculture: interview with Megghan Honke Seidel

Published on April 1, 2021
Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which MSU Extension educators host conversational interviews that enable women to share their experiences and perspectives about their diverse roles in Michigan agriculture.
Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

Published on March 7, 2021
Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31.
“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.
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 .
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.
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.
Dairy Incentive Pay

Published on September 20, 2020
Dairy Incentive Pay 4th Edition
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.