Beginning Producers Workshop

Are you a beginning farmer or rancher?

Join our FREE workshop to learn about options and resources available to help you strengthen and grow your operation!

Topics

• Various funding options and their requirements
• Risk management and business development options
• Various programs to provide assistance and funding for conservation efforts
• Building operational and financial stability through soil health practices
• Hear advice directly from producers on the steps to take at the beginning of your career

Agenda

1:00-1:05 Welcome, Introduce presenters and agenda topics

1:05-1:45 FSA lending options and general requirements to secure FSA and other lending options—Gail Gullickson

1:45-2:00 RMA options—John Lockie

2:00-2:15 RD Options—Roxanne Woodring

2:15-2:30 NRCS Options—Jessica Michalski

2:30-2:50 Soil Health—SD Soil Health Coalition

2:50-3:25 Producer panel (Confirmed: Lee Kopriva-NE SD, Holly Heber-Central SD, Andrew Snyder-Western SD)

3:25-3:30 Wrap up