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Farmers Find Help Through Assistance Network




http://www.mda.state.mn.us The Minnesota Farmer Assistance Network (MFAN) is a new partnership of organizations launched by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) in response to the struggling economy, and which addresses the needs of farmers facing financial challenges. The primary purpose of the MFAN Program is to provide business and financial guidance, and in addition, to [...]

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3- Gene Sollock IMG: Episode 3 w/ Gene Sollock

Episode 3 Summary w/ Gene Sollock -How to do a soil test -Helping the clover get started -Have to rotate, rotate, rotate (!) This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production. Sustainable agriculture is economically sound and environmentally sensible producing [...]

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Small Business Transition: “Starting the Conversation”

Now that their children are grown and on their own, farm owners Ron & Jo are looking ahead to the future of their farming business. When the couple felt it was time to start that conversation with their family, as well as with insurance and legal professionals,… Duration : 0:6:25 Recommended ReadingFamily Farm Succession PlanningFarm [...]

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2- Gene Sollock IMG: Episode 2 w/ Gene Sollock

Episode 2 Summary w/ Gene Sollock -Condition the soil -Cultivate beetles & earth worms -Control parasites using apple cider vinegar This step by step instructional video program will encourage and better equip those farmers and ranchers to better succeed in sustainable beef production. Recommended ReadingFamily Farm Succession PlanningFarm ManagementFarmers Find Help Through Assistance NetworkGame farm [...]

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FutureFarm: The Farm Management System of the Future

This short film, first presented at Agritechnica 2009, shows the concept developed within the EU FP7 project “FutureFarm” for a service-oriented architecture for delivering knowledge about farm management and crop production rules, regulations, laws and standards in a machine-readable form. Using this system, farmers’ software may automatically check planned operations for compliance to any standards. [...]

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Kawamura at Dixon Ridge Farms, California

At Dixon Ridge Farms near Sacramento, CDFA Secretary A.G. Kawamura discusses several issues that will influence the future of agriculture in California. Duration : 0:4:46 Recommended ReadingFamily Farm Succession PlanningFarmers Find Help Through Assistance Network3- Gene Sollock IMG: Episode 3 w/ Gene SollockSmall Business Transition: “Starting the Conversation”Farms Crisis2- Gene Sollock IMG: Episode 2 w/ [...]

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TP Radio: Develop Your Leadership Skills to Benefit Agriculture

Kevin Spafford, founder of Legacy by Design and a Farm Journal columnist, visits with Farm Journals Jeanne Bernick on the importance of leadership skills in agriculture. Duration : 0:3:50 Recommended ReadingFamily Farm Succession PlanningFarm ManagementFarmers Find Help Through Assistance NetworkFarm from Heaven (Soundtrack) – 11 Turning Pointsuccession twoGame farm management3- Gene Sollock IMG: Episode 3 [...]

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