We research and report on the financial performance of Minnesota farms and provide tools to farmers and ag professionals that support the future of agriculture. Our goal is to build on the profitability and success already achieved by Minnesota’s agricultural industry and help small farm owners succeed as stewards of the land.
The Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science.
What is the culture on your farm? The culture of a business sets the tone and atmosphere of the work environment and can be used to gauge the health and satisfaction of your employees.
Employing others in your farm business can help you get more done than you could by yourself. Finding and keeping employees can be challenging at any time, but especially in a tight labor market.
Crop programs and Dairy Margin Coverage
For crop insurance, crop production and dairy
Rental rates and land values by county, flexible land rental agreements
Tax and legal impacts for various situations
Passing the farm business and other assets to the next generation
Leadership, management and agricultural production education and opportunities for women
Agroforestry combines agricultural and forestry practices to improve environmental quality, productivity and economic returns.
Information on running a one- to 40-acre farm
Need help with farm debt? Learn how mediation can help.
Find help, counseling, advocacy, legal and referral resources
Stress management, extreme weather, equipment, livestock
On-farm food safety, GAPs audits, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Avian flu never left the United States in 2022 like it did in 2015. So it’s likely that by the end of March, Minnesota will again start to see the virus affect chickens, turkeys and wild waterfowl.
With a variety of skills and experience, often hard-won through working for others, Latinos look for ways to lower barriers to ownership.
Early detection of invasive species can make a big difference to the success of early management efforts. Though not seen in Minnesota yet, this insect has been spotted in Iowa and could be headed here.
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Courses and events for managing a farm from around the state
Workshops, conferences and other learning opportunities
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