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Farm financial management – Getting started

Published on December 20, 2024
Beginning farmers should manage their finances to strive for profitability. Implementing a good accounting system and developing beginning and end of year balance sheets is an important start.
How to start a 4-H horse judging team

Published on December 12, 2024
Learn tips from coaches and leaders on how to develop a successful 4-H horse judging team.
Horse hoof care during wintertime

Published on December 12, 2024
Winter hoof care is just as important as care during the rest of the year.
Horse care during the cold months

Published on December 11, 2024
As the seasons change, here are some tips to provide comfort to our four-legged pony pals!
Michigan State University Extension to host Planning for Profit Workshop for farmers

Published on December 3, 2024
Michigan State University Extension will host a two-day workshop focused on budgeting and marketing in order to maximize producer profit.
Cultivating Success: Building Your Farm's Future with MSU Extension

Published on November 1, 2024
Succession planning for a family farm requires time, patience and the right advisors to guide each person throughout the transition plan. Join MSU Extension educators for a four-part series covering major topics for a positive farm transition.
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.
Slow Moving Vehicle triangles - be on the lookout!

Published on October 4, 2024
Ensuring your Slow Moving Vehicle signs are in good shape will make traveling the roads safer for farmers and other road drivers.
Upper Peninsula farm hosts successful Soil Health Academy

Published on October 3, 2024
Gabe Brown and Allen Williams train farmers in regenerative agriculture principles.
Keep animal behavior in mind when responding to an accident involving livestock

Published on September 27, 2024
When interacting with livestock, especially in stressful situations such as transportation accidents, being aware of an animal’s behavior and body language is important for everyone’s safety.