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Farm Operations and Systems

  • Find resources on farm finances, farmland rental, taxes, legal considerations, farm transition and estate planning, and the Farm Bill.
  • Learn how agritourism can benefit farmers and communities, with resources for developing and managing agritourism businesses.
  • Learn how combining agricultural and forestry practices can improve environmental quality, farm productivity and economic returns.
  • Find resources to help farmers manage safety risks related to equipment, livestock, extreme weather and stress.
  • Our Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Education Program works with Minnesota’s produce farmers to develop and implement on-farm food safety plans.
  • Find resources for starting and managing a small farm, including farms ranging from 1 to 40 acres.

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