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SUMMARY:Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started
DESCRIPTION:Partnering with the nation’s leading experts in land transfer\, we are creating an adaptable\, skills-based curriculum. This curriculum will serve ag service providers working with a new generation of producers and landowners as they navigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer. Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Getting Started builds on our previous Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program\, or BFRDP\, grant project\, Farmland for the Next Generation. It is part of many ongoing\, multi-faceted partnerships with organizations committed to helping beginning producers succeed. \nThis is an on-demand webinar. Available any day until:\nNovember 1\, 202311:59 p.m. \nViewing in Eastern Time\nFormat: On-Demand Webinar \nWe are honored to work among such colleagues and are excited to create this adaptable and innovative resource. An attorney from Penn State Law will also be in attendance to provide legal guidance. \nWho is this for? \n\nNew and beginning farmers\nTransitioning farmers\n\nWhat will you learn? \n\nNavigate the complex financial\, legal\, and interpersonal issues involved in land and business transfer\nAddress three paths to land access: leasing\, purchasing\, and receiving land through inheritance or gift\n\nThis event is part of an American Farmland Trust curriculum. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the on-demand webinar. \nRegistration Deadline: November 1\, 2023 @ 11:59 p.m.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/transitioning-land-to-a-new-generation-getting-started/2023-04-26/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:Low Infrastructure Agritourism: Picnicking and Walking Trails
DESCRIPTION:Do your visitors oooh and ahh over the views or the tranquility of your farm? Have you ever considered opening certain areas of your farm to the public to enjoy for greater appreciation of agriculture and nature? Join us for Low Infrastructure Agritourism: Picnicking and Walking Trails to learn more! Continuing our low infrastructure agritourism education series\, this webinar will give you information about developing walking trails and offering picnic opportunities on your farm using what you have available. Join our speakers\, who will share their experiences with picnicking and walking trails on the farm. \nWhen: Mon.\, Apr. 3\, 2023 (Noon – 1 p.m. ET) \nFormat: Live Online via Zoom \nVera Simon-Nobes is the Coordinator of the Farm-Based Education Network / Vermont Farms Agritourism Project at Shelburne Farms in Vermont. Janis Reinke is the co-owner of Frog Hollow Farmstead\, also in Vermont\, where she grows heirloom produce and heritage breed animals. Finally\, Rick Kralj\, Penn State Extension Educator will discuss food safety considerations. \nWho is this for? \nFarms and agritourism businesses that want to explore adding walking trails and offering picnicking opportunities on their farm for public enjoyment. \nWhat will you learn? \n\nWhat to consider when adding developing walking trails on your farm\nWhat to consider when offering picnicking opportunities to the public\nFood safety considerations and regulations\n\nThis event developed in collaboration with the University of Vermont Extension. This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2021‐70027‐34693. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants. \nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. \nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nRegistration Deadline: April 3\, 2023 1 p.m. EST
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/low-infrastructure-agritourism-picnicking-and-walking-trails/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: HPAI Is Still Here: Is It Here to Stay?
DESCRIPTION:Get the latest updates on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)\, how to recognize signs of the disease\, where to seek help\, and what the future brings in poultry. \nHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a major concern for small and commercial poultry flocks in Pennsylvania and throughout North America. The Penn State Extension Poultry Team would like to invite you to attend “HPAI Is Still Here: Is It Here to Stay?” We will discuss HPAI\, the current outbreak situation\, signs of the disease\, where to get help if you suspect sick birds\, and biosecurity measures you can take to protect your flock. \nThis event is being offered at no charge to participants.\nRegistration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.\nRegistrants will also receive access to the webinar recording. \nWho is this for: \n\nSmall Poultry Flock Owners\n4-H Families that raise poultry\nPrivate Practice Veterinarians\n\nWhat will you learn: \n\nWhat is Avian Influenza?\nOverview of the current HPAI situation in Pennsylvania and the United States and the current heightened risk to bird owners\nClinical signs of HPAI – what should bird owners be looking for?\nWho to contact if they have sick/dying birds?\nPractical Biosecurity measures for small poultry flocks\nWhat does the future bring?
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/webinar-hpai-is-still-here-is-it-here-to-stay/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm Sense Learn to create a cash flow statement\, balance sheet\, and income statement for agricultural businesses. Meet Farm Service Agency borrower training requirements.
DESCRIPTION:Skill Level: Beginner\nSections: 4\nLength: 14 hours\nLanguage: English\nNote: This course is an approved USDA Farm Service Agency borrower training. \nRegistration deadline: March 28\, 2023\, 11:59 a.m. EST \nThis course begins March 1\, 2023 and runs through May 15\, 2023. Registration closes on March 28. \nAgricultural businesses are different from other types of businesses\, and producers need to develop and maintain accurate\, consistent financial and production records. Farm Sense satisfies requirements for the production and financial training modules for Pennsylvania borrowers of the USDA Farm Service Agency Borrower Training. \nHowever\, the course is open to anyone involved in agricultural business. In this instructor-led course\, you will gain a better understanding of cash management\, net worth\, profit and loss\, budgeting\, risk management\, and production planning through readings\, educational videos\, and practice questions. You will create a cash flow statement\, balance sheet\, and income statement\, and will use these documents to determine your business’s liquidity\, solvency\, and profitability. The course instructor will review your financial documents and offer advice on how to improve them. \nYou will find a schedule in the course to help guide you through the course\, and an instructor will regularly check in regarding your progress through the course. \nYour work must be completed between March 1\, 2023 and May 15\, 2023. In order to receive your FSA letter\, you need to complete all financial documents\, quizzes\, and the complete the borrower training statement. Your course work must be completed by May 15\, 2023. \nAs you take Farm Sense\, you will work through weekly and biweekly lessons. Read through the materials and watch the videos. When prompted\, take a moment to review your learning by answering Check Your Learning questions. Much of your time will be spent working on your own financial documents. \nTo pass the course\, earn a certificate of completion\, and qualify for USDA Farm Service Agency borrower training\, you must: \npass the section quizzes with a 70 percent overall score\ndemonstrate the ability to build a cash flow statement\, balance sheet\, and income statement for your business\ncalculate mathematical formulas that show your business’ liquidity\, solvency\, and profitability\ncomplete the FSA Borrower Training Course evaluation survey \nWho is this for? \n\nUSDA Farm Service Agency borrowers\nAgricultural businesses\nAnyone interested in developing financial statements\n\nYou will learn how to: \n\nbuild a cash flow statement\, balance sheet\, and income statement\norganize and use financial records to make informed financial and production decisions\nuse financial ratios to determine your business’ financial strength\ncreate a partial budget to examine whether an opportunity or change has the potential to be profitable
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/farm-sense-learn-to-create-a-cash-flow-statement-balance-sheet-and-income-statement-for-agricultural-businesses-meet-farm-service-agency-borrower-training-requirements/
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