• Agriculture Employee Handbook Template

    Published on September 12, 2020
    This Employee Handbook was designed as a sample document to be used by farms at their discretion. Once you as the user, insert your name and make the applicable changes, it becomes your farm document and you are solely responsible for the contents.

  • Labor Laws and Michigan Agriculture

    Published on September 10, 2020
    All farm employers and workers need to be aware of and understand the various laws pertaining to labor. This publication attempts to create such awareness and lists references for fuller understanding.

  • Pandemic Preparedness Plans and CHAMP Lite Tool

    Published on August 26, 2020
    Important information and resources for agriculture operations developing pandemic prepardness plans and implementing mitigation strategies that reduce exposure risks to COVID-19.

  • Strengthening Michigan's Vegetable Industry Impact Report

    Published on June 3, 2020
    The MSU Extension educators help vegetable growers learn about and incorporate new practices to help them reduce the risk posed by pests, improve their efficiency and increase revenue through improved product quality and marketing.

  • Pesticide Review for Private Applicators

    Published on April 13, 2020
    This webinar was created for private applicators looking to review the core manual before taking the verbal test with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

  • Vegetable Farm Business Analysis Workbook

    Published on February 6, 2020
    From the accrual income statement and other documents, various profit and financial ratios indicating strengths and weaknesses of the farm business can be calculated. This financial analysis should be performed every year to monitor the business.

  • Michigan Fresh (Spanish): Fundamentos del envasado con vapor

    Published on July 4, 2019
    Aprenda e invierta en la importancia del embalaje de vapor para la capacidad durante todo el año.

  • Understanding the Farm's Financial Health: Basic Components to a Successful Business

    Published on November 28, 2018
    Understanding your farm’s financial health is the key to successfully meeting your farm goals. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension farm management educators want to help you understand this key concept.

  • 2019 Weed Control Guide for Vegetable Crops

    Published on November 1, 2018
    This publication is a guide in assisting vegetable growers in the selection of weed control tools for the coming growing season.

  • Organic Garlic Production - E3371

    Published on April 24, 2018
    What you need to know about getting started with organic garlic production, including soil preparation, planting and management.