The Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at Kansas State University Agricultural Economics, in partnership with community college agricultural programs, is hosting one-day conferences designed for beginning farmers and ranchers.
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Reasons for Beginning Farmers/Ranchers to Attend:
As many baby-boomer farmers/ranchers across Kansas prepare for retirement, there is a growing need to equip the next generation of farm and ranch operators to ensure the future of rural communities. This conference aims to help young people, particularly those between the ages of 17 and 35, understand what it takes to enter and succeed in production agriculture. Participants will gain practical skills in transition planning and farm management that can be applied to their own family farming operations. In addition, the program will introduce USDA-FSA loan opportunities, offering valuable information on financial resources available to help beginning farmers and ranchers overcome the challenges of entering production agriculture.
Agenda Items
Conferences will run 9 am to 3 pm (full agenda coming soon!)
Lunch will be sponsored by K-State College of Agriculture
Topics to be included:
- Succession Planning: How land, equipment and livestock can be transitioned between generations
- Communication: Techniques to talk to your family about transition planning
- USDA-FSA Beginning Farmer Loans: Opportunities to finance your farm
- Kansas Land-Link Program: Matching retiring farmers/ranchers with young people interested in agriculture
- Lease Agreements: Common types, negotiation techniques, written contracts
- Farm Financial Management: How to set your farm up for financial success
For More Information:
Learn more about the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition: https://www.agkansitions.org/
Contact: Ashlee Westerhold, Director, ashleecw@ksu.edu, 785-532-4526
Robin Reid, Extension Economist, robinreid@ksu.edu, 785-532-0964
