The Michigan's Emerging Farmers resources are here to assist farmers who are looking to scale their small or mid sized operations, grow their businesses, and access funding and USDA resources. Some of these resources link to external websites, so please make sure to bookmark this page to find it again.
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If you're not sure where to start or what you are looking for you can find quick links below to all the questions we answer in the Resources for Michigan's Emerging Famers website.
Understanding USDA Agencies, Resources, & Opportunities
What resources are available to help me prepare the records needed to participate in USDA programs?
What organizations can help me navigate working with the USDA?
How Do I Prepare for Funding?
How Do I Expand Into New Markets?
How can I learn about other income sources for my farm and whether my farm will succeed at them?
What organizations support farmers looking to expand into other markets?
What Resources Are Available for Urban Farms?
What statewide technical assistance is available for urban agriculture?
What organizations can help me access land for urban agriculture?
How can I learn more about urban agriculture projects in Michigan?
How do I Learn More About Managing My Business?
Where can I find webinars, fact sheets, and other helpful business management information?
How do I keep financial, legal, and safety records for my farm?