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Land Rent Calculator

Published on April 14, 2021
This is an Excel tool designed to help producers consider the impact of land rent payments against their overall farm profits.
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Grains (Detailed)

Published on March 29, 2021
This is the detailed version of the Crop Budget Estimator Tool. This tool allows more in-depth analysis and budget construction.
Webinar Series: Loan Preparation for New and Beginning Farmers

Published on March 8, 2021
Loans are an important tool for growing any business and if approached with the right groundwork, can be a beneficial part of your farm business development.
How to use the Farm Records Book

Published on February 25, 2021
Learn how to use the Farm Records Book in this short video.
Transitioning the farm

Published on February 25, 2021
This video will give you a quick summary of the things you should do to plan for transitional changes at your farm.
Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Grains (Simple)

Published on February 22, 2021
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 Forages (Simple)

Published on February 22, 2021
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.
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 (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
Through the MDARD/FRSAN Legacy of the Land grants, MSU Extension can help support you and your farm to help you stay or get back on a successful track.
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 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
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.
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 .
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.