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Making time to keep farm accounting records
Published on August 29, 2019
MSU has tools available to help with farm bookkeeping -
MSU Extension economic developer presents class on basic QuickBooks training
Published on December 10, 2012
Small business owners flock to QuickBooks and can learn how to set-up properly with MSU Extension workshop. -
MSU Extension offers free farm stress webinars
Published on May 21, 2020
Learn about how stress affects farm families from the comfort of your home. -
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. -
Meet a Staff Member: Cal Bricker
Published on July 11, 2016
Since 2003, IT Professional Cal Bricker has provided the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University technology support to faculty, staff and graduate students. -
What was your 2013 Milk Cost of Production?
Published on February 9, 2014
Now is a good time for you to do a quick evaluation of your costs for making milk during the past year as you finish up your 2013 farm financial information. -
Programas federales para productores frente al coronavirus / Federal programs for farmers amidst novel coronavirus
Published on May 22, 2020
Educadores de Extensión en MSU crearon videos para guiar a los productores Latinos a elegir programas. / MSU Extension Educators have created videos to guide Latinx farmers to choose support programs. -
Do not be a victim of embezzlement, the invisible crime of opportunity
Published on August 4, 2014
Embezzlers are frequently your most trusted, most valued, least problematic and your hardest working employee. -
Choose the right Farm Bill program
Published on February 21, 2020
MSU Extension educators have created videos to guide you through this important decision -
What should your club or group do when someone donates money or items?
Published on January 9, 2018
A few steps will make sure your 4-H club or group has created a paper trail and built a great relationship with the donor. -
Setting priorities in farm management
Published on August 29, 2019
The Project Management discipline provides concepts that can help advance your farm management skills -
The top 3 records needed for manure application
Published on October 5, 2011
GAAMPs for Manure require yearly manure sampling and testing, records of manure applications and recent soil tests. Fall is a good time to review your records. -
You want to work for yourself - but do you have what it takes?
Published on August 8, 2013
Being an entrepreneur means sacrifice, resiliency, discipline and delay of income. -
Understanding Cost of Production Helps Christmas Tree Producers Maximize Profits and Manage Risk
Published on May 1, 2014
Knowing cost of production and break-even sales price is one key to keeping Christmas tree producers in business. -
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. -
Wisely managed woodlots offer farmers viable income opportunities
Published on May 3, 2012
Learn how to conduct a successful timber sale as an alternative source of income while maintaining fruit crop woodlots in a healthy condition for future harvests. -
Am I running a commercial farm?
Published on July 17, 2020
Know the difference between hobby and commercial farming, and the IRS expectations of each type of farm.
