It’s officially “spooky” season, so let’s go over the scariest and hardest part of living: our finances. Specifically, farm finances. There is plenty of talk of increased farm input prices and tight margins for farmers.
If you are anything like me, complaining to complain is annoying, but educated complaining well that’s constructive stuff! So, let’s figure out how tight the margins actually are for your farming operation. That way you have exact numbers to share with your lender, accountant, or maybe even your Farm Bureau Board to try to make a difference with legislators.
I encourage you to join the Purdue Extension EDGE in Ag Team for Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options, a four-session virtual workshop designed to help farm operators better understand their financial position and use that information to make informed business decisions.
Throughout the series, you’ll connect with agricultural experts and fellow producers to explore key financial management topics that can impact the future of your operation.
Workshop Dates
• Nov. 17 and 24, Dec. 1 and 8
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. EST
• Virtual via Zoom
Registration: $20 per participant. Register today: https://cvent.me/lbMK32
Invest a few evenings this winter to gain valuable tools, practical insights, and greater confidence in making farm business decisions. We look forward to having you join us!
More extension programs: email or call Tricia Herr to get more information! triciaherr@purdue.edu or 765-364-6363
• Oct. 26: Spooky Science at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds 6-7 p.m.
• Oct. 29: Stingers and Fangs Virtual Creepy Crawlers Class: 6-8 p.m.
• Nov. 7: Invasive Pests in Woodlots 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., in Vermillion County
• Nov. 10: Eat the Invasives Workshop in Terre Haute
• Nov. 12: “Get with the Crow-gram,” virtual lesson about Crows Migration to Indiana
• Dec. 9: PARP at HHSB Success Center, Crawfordsville
• Feb. 24: Ag Engage: Farm Finance Forum at Hamilton County Fairgrounds
Tricia Herr is the Montgomery County Extension Educator, Ag and Natural Resource. The office is at 400 Parke Ave., Crawfordsville; 765-364-6363. She may be reached by email at triciaherr@purdue.edu.
