Women’s Learning Circle Opportunity

IMG_20180725_201655_062Who: Women non-operator landowners who are working with beginning farmers, and own more than 40 acres, may have inherited farmland, or are feeling overwhelmed with all of the decisions of farmland management.

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, 9 a.m. (to beat the heat!)

Where: West Blue Farm, 146 Co. Rd. 1900, Milford, Nebraska

West Blue Farm has sold direct market fresh meat since 1990, and the operation has recently transitioned to a beginning farmer couple.

Attendees will learn about how to look at areas of risk, learn to communicate with their operators, and will be able to ask questions about the operation. Topics include financial risk management, grazing, and farm diversification.

In addition, attendees have an opportunity to pick up a risk management planning guide and join in a learning circle-style discussion on conservation, land transitions, multi-generational management structures, and long-term business goals.

There is no charge to attend, however registration is requested to make sure we have enough materials and refreshments available. 

Last Chance to Fill out Ag Census!

National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is ending is collection of responses to the 2017 Census of Agriculture on July 31, 2018. NASS send the census around every five years to gather data on the state of agriculture across the US. The census is used to get a snapshot of ag in the US to help inform future decision making. All responses are confidential. Access the survey here or call 866-294-8560.

If you have general questions regarding the Census of Agriculture, please contact us.

August Farm Finance Clinics

Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a FREE clinic.  The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confidential.  The Farm Finance clinic gives you a chance to meet with an experienced Ag law attorney and Ag financial counselor.  These clinic staff specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial planning, estate and transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, water rights, and other relevant matters.  Here is an opportunity to obtain an experienced outside opinion on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch.  Bring your questions!

The FREE farm and ranch clinics will be in these locations:

  • Fairbury – Thursday, August 2nd
  • Grand Island – Thursday, August 2nd
  • North Platte – Thursday, August 9th
  • Lexington, Thursday, August 16th
  • Norfolk – Wednesday, August 22nd
  • Valentine – Thursday, August 23rd
  • Fairbury- Thursday, August 30th

To sign up for a clinic or for more information, call Michelle at the Nebraska Farm Hotline:  1-800-464-0258.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Legal Aid of Nebraska sponsor the farm finance clinics.

July Farm Finance Clinic Dates

Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a FREE clinic.  The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confidential.  The Farm Finance clinic gives you a chance to meet with an experienced Ag law attorney and Ag financial counselor.  These clinic staff specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial planning, estate and transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, water rights, and other relevant matters.  Here is an opportunity to obtain an experienced outside opinion on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch.  Bring your questions!

The FREE farm and ranch clinics will be in these locations:

  • Grand Island – Thursday, July 5th
  • North Platte – Thursday, July 12th
  • Valentine – Monday, July 16th
  • Lexington – Thursday, July 19th
  • Norfolk – Friday, July 20th
  • Fairbury – Thursday, August 2nd

To sign up for a clinic or for more information, call Michelle at the Nebraska Farm Hotline:  1-800-464-0258.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Legal Aid of Nebraska sponsor the farm finance clinics.