MichiganFruit
Resources
Michigan
Fruit
Resources
One thrust of the fruit extension education effort is to increasing the profitability and productivity of Michigan fruit growers. Profitability is a problem of major importance to all Michigan growers. Productivity can be increased by improving cultural practices, increasing yields or fruit quality, improving insect or disease control while reducing inputs such as labor, fertilizers and pesticides.
Profitability can be increased by analyzing the fruit farm as a business and reducing costs and increase profits.
Farm Financial Management resources are provided by the FIRM AoE Team. Among the Resources available are:
The TelFarm MicroTel website. MicroTel is the farm accounting software created and supported by MSU
Dr. Vera Bitcsh's Ag Labor Information Site.
Dr. Sherrill Nott's webpage with information on Business Analysis of Michigan Farms, including fruit farms.
The Fruit and FIRM AoE's are planning a series of workshops for Fruit Farmers on Strategically Positioning Your Fruit Farm for the Future.
