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Magic 8 Ball Reading: Market Outlook and Trade

Published on March 29, 2021
In the Weeds Series 7 Episode 2 : MSU Extension Educator Monica Jean sits down with Dr. Aleks Schaefer, Assistant Professor of Agriculture and Food Policy at MSU, to discuss the 2020/21 marketing year and current trade issues.
No Easy Answers in Bioethics: Supporting Michigan’s Agricultural Community

Published on March 12, 2021
MSU Extension farm stress management specialist Eric Karbowski joined the "No Easy Answers in Bioethics" podcast from the MSU Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences to talk about the work being done in Michigan to support the well-being of farmers, agribusiness professionals, and the broader statewide agricultural community.
Understanding your Farm's Financial Health

Published on February 15, 2021

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With - Farm Business Management Presentation: A discussion on finances often centers on achieving better production, marketing for higher prices or lowering expenses. But how do you know what improvements to make or market prices you need to be successful? In this session, learn how understanding the farm’s financial health can help you to successfully meet your farm goals.
Succession Planning Part 1: Introduction to Business Succession

Published on February 15, 2021

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With - Farm Business Management Session: Learn about the basics of farm succession planning and how to begin building a transition plan. Discussions will include understanding the six goals of succession planning needed to help secure the future of your farm business.
Succession Planning Part 2: Why is Talking About Business Succession so Difficult?

Published on February 15, 2021

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With - Farm Business Management Session - Explore how to improve communication for all parties involved in the farm transition and how management functions within the business impact the succession plan for your farm.
Succession Planning Part 3: Examples of Specific Strategies to Transfer Ownership and Management to the Next Generation

Published on February 15, 2021

MI Ag Ideas to Grow With - Farm Business Management: Explore examples from different farm scenarios and begin to answer questions of “Who pays for what?” and “How does this actually work?”
Mark Longstroth

Food and Animal Systems
longstr7@msu.edu
Stan Moore

Farm Business Management Educator - Northern Michigan
moorest@msu.edu
231-533-8818
Mark Longstroth

Food and Animal Systems
longstr7@msu.edu
Farm Balance Sheet Template

Published on December 9, 2020
This document is an Excel based balance sheet for farm businesses.
Legacy of the Land

Published on December 4, 2020
Through the MDARD/FRSAN Legacy of the Land grants, MSU Extension can help you navigate stress and challenges to make sound decisions for your farm.
Join us for the 2017 Thumb Ag Day on Dec. 13

Published on December 8, 2017
Make plans to attend this premier agricultural education and trade show in Michigan’s Thumb.
Where were your 2016 breakeven costs?

Published on April 18, 2017
Will your 2016 production cost impact your 2017 crop rotation or are you still in the dark of what your breakeven may be?
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health

Published on January 12, 2016
Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Together at the Farm: U.P. Local Food Conference to be Held

Published on July 15, 2016
Renowned Small Farm and Organic Expert, Eliot Coleman to Speak at Local Food Conference
Commodity grain and dairy market updates available

Published on September 3, 2014
Current grain and dairy commodity markets updates are now available online.
What you can do to ease the current income squeeze from low farm commodity prices

Published on April 18, 2017
Here are a few ideas from the crop side to save money due to low farm commodity prices.
Estimating wholesale cost of nursery production tools available online

Published on June 9, 2015
Free nursery cost of production spreadsheets will help growers estimate production costs and explore opportunities for cost savings.
Farmer Field School helps diversified vegetable farmers reach new potential

Published on May 1, 2019
Farmer Field School provides education to make farming a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable career choice.
Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 4

Published on August 24, 2017
Efficiently using resources & bio-controls.