Michigan State University Farm Information Resource Management

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FIRM MISSION STATEMENT:

Our mission is to assist farmers, agriculturally‑related businesses, industries, families, and individuals improve their lives and achieve their goals through an educational process that applies management, production and economic knowledge to critical issues, needs, and opportunities.

VISION STATEMENT:

We strive to integrate management skills and principals into the daily operations of farms and firms along with the programs provided by MSU Extension.  To be an important part and a valued information resource providing tools vital to the continued growth of Michigan Agriculture as a leading industry in the state.  

Flagship Programs

FARM & BUSINESS TRANSITION/SUCCESSION PLANNING

SUPPLYING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION – The FIRM team conducts several educational programs related to business management. One such program is the TelFarm project. This computer-based accounting system is specifically designed for farming operations, making it possible for farm managers to closely monitor the financial progress of their business. The FIRM team uses this system to teach producers and others good financial management concepts. Data from this system becomes a major component used in preparing the Michigan type of farming economic & benchmarking summaries. Other business & risk management educational programs are conducted in the area of marketing, human resource management, investment analysis, energy, tax planning, and business structure.