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MSU Farm Bill Analyzer 2021

Published on January 14, 2021
This spreadsheet is designed to help producers make the decision between the Farm Bill programs administered by USDA.
E-3412 Introduction to Fertilizer Planning

Published on January 8, 2021
This publication explores the process of creating a fertilizer plan.
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages (Simple)

Published on December 17, 2020
This is the simple version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages. This tool allows users to develop a quick crop budget using reasonably estimated figures.
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages (Detailed)

Published on December 17, 2020
This is the detailed version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages. This tool allows more in-depth analysis and budget construction.
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
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Grains (Simple)

Published on October 29, 2020
This is the simple version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool. This tool allows users to develop a quick crop budget using reasonably estimated figures.
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Grains (Detailed)

Published on October 29, 2020
This is the detailed version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool. This tool allows more in-depth analysis and budget construction.
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.
Michigan Youth Employment Restrictions

Published on October 11, 2020
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) is continuing a special initiative “Extreme Safety for Working Teens” to help ensure that young workers have the information they need to stay safe on the job.
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.
MIOSHA Required Poster, Wage and Hour Program, General Requirements for Minimum Wage and Overtime

Published on September 18, 2020
MIOSHA Required Poster, Wage and Hour Program, General Requirements for Minimum Wage and Overtime .
Agricultural Employer Checklist

Published on September 13, 2020
This publication is a guide to the legal requirements for hiring agricultural employees in Michigan.
Agriculture Employee Handbook Template

Published on September 12, 2020
This Employee Handbook was designed as a sample document to be used by farms at their discretion. Once you as the user, insert your name and make the applicable changes, it becomes your farm document and you are solely responsible for the contents.
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.
Bulletin E-3422 Introduction to Zoning and Taxation

Published on September 2, 2020
A bulletin by MSU Extension's Beginning Farmer DEMaND Series that provides an introductory explanation of property rights and protections, regulations, and liabilities associated with real property ownership in Michigan.