Beginning Farmer

2025 details will be added here as session details are finalized.

In 2024, the beginning farmer track featured several sessions. Below you will find video recordings from the previous sessions that have focused on farm business management topics for beginning farmers.

 

 

Upcoming Sessions

  • Feb 24

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.

Below you will find the videos from previous year sessions related to farm business management and beginning farmers.

Session Recordings

  • Commercial Hydroponic Production: Essential Information for Equipment Purchases

    Published on March 1, 2024

    Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) can be a profitable and fulfilling business pursuit for farmers looking to diversify their income streams. Learn the fundamentals of CEA equipment and how to reach profitability faster.

  • Farm Budgets: Growing Your Farm into a Business (2024)

    Published on February 28, 2024

    How important is a business mindset and farm profits to your opportunities for growth and success? Join as we discuss how attention to details and effective planning can help your farm continue its growth into a successful business.

  • Soil Health for Beginners: Caring for Your Farm from the Ground Up

    Published on February 27, 2024

    Soil health is a critical part of farming. If you are new to farming or new to the land, this is a perfect time to make a long-term plan. Discover approaches to learn about your soil and how to support better crop production.

  • Beyond the Farmers Market: Evaluating Direct Market Channel Opportunities

    Published on February 23, 2024

    Where are you selling, or planning to sell your products? How do you make these decisions? We’ll talk about perceptions, realities, pros and cons of farmers markets, farm markets, CSAs, restaurant sales, institutional markets and more!

  • Lo que la Extension de MSU puede hacer por usted

    Published on February 22, 2024

    Extension tiene presencia en todo el estado, pero se la considera uno de los secretos mejor guardados de Michigan. ¿Qué es Extension y qué puede hacer por usted? Conozca una breve historia de Extensión Cooperativa y los recursos disponibles a través de MSU Extension.

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