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Beginning farmer 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.
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.
What is the lender looking for?

Published on June 11, 2020
How to take charge of the loan approval process.
Tips on quality hay and pasture for beginning farmers: Part 1 - Quality

Published on March 3, 2019
Just about anybody can make hay and put animals out on pasture, but achieving quality goals for that forage takes knowledge, planning and effort.
Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?

Published on December 20, 2018
Many farms are equipped with up-to-date, labor saving machines and equipment, but many tasks on smaller, start-up farms require a great deal of physical effort.
2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online

Published on July 12, 2018
Fifteen new MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinars are now posted and available for free viewing.
Training the next generation of farmers

Published on October 1, 2017
The Beginning Farmer Webinar Series is a response to ongoing inquiries from those with little to no experience in farming.
Raising woods-grazed pigs on new farms

Published on July 25, 2017
Some new farmers in the northern Michigan woodlands are breaking into farming by raising pigs in woods pasture.
New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website

Published on July 14, 2017
For those interested in new farm enterprises, these recorded presentations by MSU Extension educators and other experts offer a free, online opportunity to learn about the basics.
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers

Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs.