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How to register your farm on MarketMaker
Published on February 28, 2011
Increase sales of farm products by registering your farm on Michigan MarketMaker and communicating the attributes of your products to your customers. -
Your Social Security Statement
Published on February 28, 2011
This is part two of a series on Social Security. This series is based on information from the Social Security Administration and reviewed by Robert Simons from the Escanaba Social Security office. -
The Importance of Disability and Survivor Benefits
Published on February 28, 2011
This is part four and the final article of a series on Social Security. This series is based on information from the Social Security Administration and reviewed by Robert Simons from the Escanaba Social Security office. -
Keeping accurate financial records helps keep your farm profitable
Published on February 27, 2011
Today more than ever the farm or ranch is an agricultural business and must be treated as such. Financial record keeping can provide a farm a look into the health of their business, its profitability, and a snapshot in time of its present equity. -
Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning
Published on February 17, 2011
Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers. -
Conducting a pre-harvest risk assessment
Published on February 17, 2011
A major first step in creating a GAP Manual for your farm is to identify the food safety risks – some are obvious, some are not. This article walks you through some of the risks you may not be considering. -
Prepare yourself and your farm to respond to complaints
Published on February 17, 2011
Neighbors may lodge a Right To Farm complaint about your operation with the Michigan Department of Agriculture. This checklist can help you resolve it. -
The impact of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide emissions from animal agriculture
Published on February 17, 2011
Ammonia emissions impact human and ecosystem health while hydrogen sulfide is primarily a human health concern. -
Asparagus growers should prepare for third-party audits now
Published on February 17, 2011
Because of its early harvest season, asparagus growers need to be preparing for third-party audits during the winter months. -
Potential grant opportunity to help conserve energy in your greenhouse
Published on April 29, 2010