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Managing a farm

Business

Farm bill

Crop programs and Dairy Margin Coverage

Farm finance

For crop insurance, crop production and dairy

Farmland rent and economics

Rental rates and land values by county, flexible land rental agreements

Farm tax and legal

Tax and legal impacts for various situations

Marketing farm products

Marketing, recordkeeping and hiring

Transfer and estate planning

Passing the farm business and other assets to the next generation

Women in Ag Network

Leadership, management and agricultural production education and opportunities for women

Farming systems

Agroforestry

Agroforestry combines agricultural and forestry practices to improve environmental quality, productivity and economic returns.

Small farms

Information on running a one- to 40-acre farm

Safety

Farm safety

Stress management, extreme weather, equipment, livestock

Growing safe food

On-farm food safety, GAPs audits, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

News

Diamond-shaped road sign that says "Work safely, keep farming."

Farmers can learn from the automotive and railroad industries how to minimize accidents and their impacts by prioritizing high-risk areas.

Dairy cows feeding in an indoor barn.

Practical, cost-effective strategies to optimize dairy cow rations, which can have a significant impact on herd health and productivity.

Brad Carlson and Dana Allen-Tully in a field on Allen-Tully's land

Extension shares education and tools to help producers protect the environment while remaining profitable.

Ag Business Management News

Find more articles on our news page.

Events

More learning opportunities

Courses and events for managing a farm from around the state

Ag business management events

Workshops, conferences and other learning opportunities

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