News
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Turning over a new leaf – Farm business succession
Published on November 3, 2013
A new twist on an old idiom, with farm business succession planning in mind. -
Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand
Published on November 1, 2013
MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators. -
Greenhouse Grower Expo 2013: Information-packed sessions
Published on October 30, 2013
Informational sessions feature topics on marketing, technology, business, pathology and much more. -
Balance farm and non-farm family estate issues
Published on October 25, 2013
Farm transition planning is anything but easy when parents try to balance farm and non-farm family issues. -
Renew farmland rental agreements now
Published on October 17, 2013
Farmland rental agreements need to renew before 2014 crop preparation begins. -
Getting off the farm
Published on October 8, 2013
When it comes to improving your farm, one of the best tools you have at your disposal is to get off your farm! -
What does it take to be a CAFO?
Published on October 8, 2013
The term CAFO is often misunderstood and is frequently used as a negative label. Actually, the acronym was developed by governmental agencies and really means the livestock farm is under greater government regulation and review. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on October 4, 2013
Some common sense tips can help prevent farm accidents during harvest season. -
Afraid of what your employees might say?
Published on September 27, 2013
As employers we are often afraid to ask employees for input on decisions, assuming they will ask for something that we cannot, or do not want to deliver. -
Working toward balanced targets
Published on September 27, 2013
Establish three performance measures that each employee should be working to achieve.