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The Micro Farm Program: A USDA crop insurance program that can benefit beekeepers
Published on December 1, 2022
This crop insurance program can help small-scale producers like beekeepers manage financial risk. -
Year-end tax planning is valuable for good years, bad years and everything in between
Published on November 29, 2022
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years. -
Congratulations to the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates!
Published on November 21, 2022
Eleven beginning and aspiring farmers write business plans, visit 26 farms, and learn hands-on farming skills. -
Join the Michigan CSA Network Listserv
Published on November 17, 2022
Listserv will connect network of CSA farmers and support organizations. -
Quarterly grain market updates and marketing strategy meetings available in-person or virtually
Published on November 16, 2022
Come learn about current market trends and principles to help you markets your grains. -
Free online farm business management course offered in November 2022
Published on November 4, 2022
Farm Money Matters: Farm Business Management is a unique online course consisting of eight self-paced modules and four producer Zoom meetings. At the end of the course, you will develop an action plan to apply concepts learned to your farm. -
Lower costs with an input purchasing plan
Published on November 4, 2022
Intentional planning improves buyer decision making. -
Visit 26 innovative farms with new farmers in the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
Published on October 31, 2022
Organic Farmer Training Program participants are learning to farm by seeing what is possible. -
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year
Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available. -
Strategies for 2023 farm inputs
Published on October 28, 2022
A November 22 MSU Extension webinar will discuss lowering your costs while maximizing your cash.