MSU Extension MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Beginning Farmer

• 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.

• Feb 24

  How to Protect Your Operation

  February 24, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Learn how to identify and manage financial risks within your organization while reviewing robust cybersecurity measures to protect operations.

• Feb 25

  Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

  February 25, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management. RUP and CCA may be offered.

• Feb 26

  How Can Loans Help Your Farm Business Grow?

  February 26, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Zoom

  What benefits do loans really provide my farm business? How do I begin preparing to apply for a loan? What is a lender looking for when they review my loan request? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this session.

• Feb 26

  Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

  February 26, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office. RUP and CCA credits may be available, pending approval.

• Feb 27

  Selling Farm Fresh Meat in Michigan

  February 27, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  This session will provide an introduction to selling fresh meat in Michigan help farmers understand the major decision points and regulatory concerns involved in deciding to get hogs, sheep, goats and cattle processed and sold as meat in Michigan.

• Feb 28

  Planning for Climate Change on your Farm

  February 28, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Think through climate-related risks on your farm and learn how to make a plan to prepare for heavy rains, wind, drought, heat or floods. RUP and CCA credits may be available, pending approval.

• 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.