Beginning Farmer

Sessions are organized by date below. To learn more about a specific session, click on the session title.

Three sessions in this track qualify for CCA credits. For specific credit information, click on the session title.

Recordings from previous year's presentations are organized below. To watch the video of a specific session, click on the video image.

Upcoming Sessions

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Below you will find the videos from previous year sessions related to farm business management and beginning farmers.

Session Recordings

  • MSU Agrability Program

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Learn more about the Michigan AgrAbility Project. This statewide program helps farmers with a disability or injury continue farming.

  • Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management.

  • How to Protect Your Operation

    Published on February 24, 2025

    Learn how to identify and manage financial risks within your organization while reviewing robust cybersecurity measures to protect operations.

  • Commercial Hydroponic Production: Essential Information for Equipment Purchases

    Published on March 1, 2024

    Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) can be a profitable and fulfilling business pursuit for farmers looking to diversify their income streams. Learn the fundamentals of CEA equipment and how to reach profitability faster.

  • Farm Budgets: Growing Your Farm into a Business (2024)

    Published on February 28, 2024

    How important is a business mindset and farm profits to your opportunities for growth and success? Join as we discuss how attention to details and effective planning can help your farm continue its growth into a successful business.

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