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Pipeline safety is an important farm issue that can’t be ignored
Published on May 30, 2017
The Pipeline Ag Safety Alliance provides excellent resources to avoid trouble with underground utility lines on your farm. -
Is agritourism right for your farm?
Published on May 22, 2017
From farm stands to corn mazes and pumpkin patches, there are plenty of ways to drive agritourists to your farm. -
Early career agribusiness professional development training series available
Published on May 19, 2017
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems. -
Is employee training educating the uneducated?
Published on May 9, 2017
Employee training is increasingly important as farming gets more computerized and information drives decisions. Are your employees up to it? -
Hungry to learn?
Published on May 9, 2017
A lot is said about employees wanting to learn, but that must be someone else’s employees, not mine! -
Three MSU IAT off-campus certificate program sites in Southwest Michigan
Published on May 8, 2017
Kellogg Community College joins Glen Oaks Community College and Southwestern Michigan College as partners with Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Custom machine work rate estimates available
Published on May 1, 2017
2017 Farm machine work rates for Michigan summary is now available. -
Where were your 2016 breakeven costs?
Published on April 18, 2017
Will your 2016 production cost impact your 2017 crop rotation or are you still in the dark of what your breakeven may be? -
What you can do to ease the current income squeeze from low farm commodity prices
Published on April 18, 2017
Here are a few ideas from the crop side to save money due to low farm commodity prices. -
Many USDA grant programs will likely hold a 2018 grant cycle
Published on April 11, 2017
Understanding Farm Bill programs can be a challenge. This article can help shed some light on the process.