Events
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Nov 6
Farm Labor and Michigan Agriculture
November 6, 2024 8:00AM – 5:00PM MSU University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910 (Heritage Room)
Agricultural workers are critical to the US economy to maintain a stable source of domestically-produced food. This one-day conference will feature an open discussion about these challenges and potential solutions to face them head-on.
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Nov 7
Marketing & Input Strategies #1 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
November 7, 2024 6:30PM – 8:00PM with a repeat session on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 P.M. Online via Zoom
In these repeat sessions, speakers will discuss current market conditions and optimal strategies for putting your farm plans into action. Participants are encouraged to attend either or both sessions.
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Nov 12
Beef and Swine Livestock Insurance - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
November 12, 2024 6:30PM – 8:00PM Online via Zoom
This session will cover how insurance programs for beef and swine function and how to work with an insurance agent. The session will also review how to develop protection strategies and calculate program costs and indemnity payments.
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Nov 21
Financial Recordkeeping Software
November 21, 2024 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online
As the financial software landscape continues to change, it is important to critically evaluate your software options. Learn about Quickbooks and PC Mars
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Nov 25
Detroit Urban Farmer Feedback Session Seedling Strategy Creating Tools to Cultivate Agency Awareness
November 25, 2024 5:00PM – 7:30PM Detroit Partnership for Food Learning and Innovation, 16745 Lamphere, Detroit MI 48219
Urban farmers, producers, and growers are invited to connect with others, share about your experience, and create a resource to help farm service providers better serve you.
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Dec 3
Filing by the Deadline for the Corporate Transparency Act: Discussion and Filing Tips
December 3, 2024 6:00PM – 7:00PM Webinar meeting on Zoom
Join us for this webinar on tips for filing under the Corporate Transparency Act, an overview of the Act, and discussion of who needs to file.
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Dec 3
Marketing & Input Strategies #2 - Farm Policy and Risk Management Series
December 3, 2024 6:30PM – 8:00PM Online via Zoom
In these repeat sessions, speakers will discuss current market conditions and optimal strategies for putting your farm plans into action. Participants are encouraged to attend either or both sessions.
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Dec 5
Michigan's new earned sick time act: What farmers need to know
December 5, 2024 10:00AM – 11:00AM Online webinar
The Earned Sick Leave Act will become law in Michigan on February 21, 2025 and will affect businesses with over 10 employees.
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Dec 6
Farmer and Community Input Session for the Transition to Organic Partnership Program
December 6, 2024 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Help plan TOPP events for 2025
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Dec 11
Thumb Ag Day 2024
December 11, 2024 9:00AM – 3:00PM 2409 E Atwater Rd., Ubly, MI 48475
Join agricultural vendors and attend educational sessions. RUP/CCA credits pending. Free for participants to attend. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase. If you are interested in being a vendor, there is a small fee, and registration required.