Farm Business Foundations - Quick, Useful and Free!
Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) invites farm managers and aspiring farmers to learn more about Farm Business Management through an interactive webinar series. "Farm Business Foundations" will be presented on Thursdays in May from 7pm - 8pm via Zoom webinar. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/farmbiz.
So, You Want to Start a Farm?: Thursday, May 6th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics include the basics of starting a farm business, an outline of who's who, an introduction to available resources, and a discussion on "is farming right for you?".
Farm Business Planning for Beginners: Thursday, May 13th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics Include farm management, marketing and regulations, insurance, and SWOT analysis.
Analyzing Farm Enterprises: Thursday, May 20th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics include "Hops, Hogs, and Honey - Oh My!", market analysis, evaluating assets, and farm diversification.
Farm Financial Management Basics: Thursday, May 27th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics include record keeping methods, common financial statements, and tax considerations.
While webinars are free, registration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/farmbizor calling 716-640-0522. If you're not able to make it live, register anyway and you'll receive a workshop recording. Zoom capabilities are required.
Farm Business Foundations is a virtual workshop series for beginning and transitioning farmers presented by Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program. Funding for this project provided by the State of New York, American Farmland Trust, and the Cornell University New York Dairy and Livestock Risk Management Education Project. This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2018-70027-28588. FSA Borrower Credits Pending.
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Event Details
Date
May 6, 2021
Time
7pm - 8pm
Location
Virtual via Zoom
Host
SWNYDLFC
Katelyn Walley-Stoll
716-640-0522
email Katelyn Walley-Stoll
So, You Want to Start a Farm?
So, You Want to Start a Farm?: Thursday, May 6th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics include the basics of starting a farm business, an outline of who's who, an introduction to available resources, and a discussion on "is farming right for you?".
While webinars are free, registration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/farmbiz or calling 716-640-0522. If you're not able to make it live, register anyway and you'll receive a workshop recording. Zoom capabilities are required.
Event Details
Date
May 13, 2021
Time
7pm - 8pm
Location
Virtual via Zoom
Host
SWNYDLFC
Katelyn Walley-Stoll
716-640-0522
email Katelyn Walley-Stoll
Farm Business Planning for Beginners
Farm Business Planning for Beginners: Thursday, May 13th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics Include farm management, marketing and regulations, insurance, and SWOT analysis.
While webinars are free, registration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/farmbizor calling 716-640-0522. If you're not able to make it live, register anyway and you'll receive a workshop recording. Zoom capabilities are required.
Event Details
Date
May 20, 2021
Time
7pm - 8pm
Location
Online Via Zoom
Host
SWNYDLFC
Katelyn Walley-Stoll
716-640-0522
email Katelyn Walley-Stoll
Analyzing Farm Enterprises
Analyzing Farm Enterprises: Thursday, May 20th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics include "Hops, Hogs, and Honey - Oh My!", market analysis, evaluating assets, and farm diversification.
While webinars are free, registration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/farmbizor calling 716-640-0522. If you're not able to make it live, register anyway and you'll receive a workshop recording. Zoom capabilities are required.
Event Details
Date
May 27, 2021
Time
7pm - 8pm
Location
Online via Zoom
Host
SWNYDLFC
Katelyn Walley-Stoll
716-640-0522
email Katelyn Walley-Stoll
Farm Financial Management Basics
Farm Financial Management Basics: Thursday, May 27th, 7pm - 8pm. Topics include record keeping methods, common financial statements, and tax considerations.
While webinars are free, registration is required by visiting tinyurl.com/farmbizor calling 716-640-0522. If you're not able to make it live, register anyway and you'll receive a workshop recording. Zoom capabilities are required.
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