Managing a farm

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.

Features

Beneficial ownership reporting update

In a statement released on Jan. 31, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said a temporary injunction remains in place, barring it from enforcing BOI reporting requirements

Farm transition and estate planning: Create your farm legacy

Farm Transition and Estate Planning provides farm families with the tools and skills to move forward with developing their farm business transition and personal estate plans.

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

Get help

Farmer-Lender Mediation

Need help with farm debt? Learn how mediation can help.

Resources for difficult times

Find help, counseling, advocacy, legal and referral resources

Coping with rural stress

Extension's rural stress task force provides rural Minnesota families and communities with education and resources to help weather difficult times.

Safety

Farm safety

Stress management, extreme weather, equipment, livestock

Growing safe food

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

News

March 5, 2025

Extension Master Gardeners 2024 seed trial winners

Just in time for spring, Minnesota Master Gardeners have added new top performers to the results of more than 40 years of data-driven seed trials.

March 4, 2025

Flavored vinegar: Fire cider

Fire cider is a flavored vinegar made from infusing apple cider vinegar with onions, garlic, ginger and citrus fruit. It has a strong flavor and some use it as a home remedy.

February 19, 2025

Can I make health claims about my dried teas?

Cottage food producers can dehydrate herbs and plants to use as ingredients in dried tea mixes. When packaging and labeling dried tea mixes, follow guidelines when making claims about the benefits of your product.