All in-person Extension meetings, events and classes are canceled through Friday, May 15.
Ag business management events
We offer learning opportunities all year, all around Minnesota
Farm Bill Crops Meetings
University of Minnesota Extension and the Farm Service Agency are holding free educational seminars to help crop producers understand decisions regarding the 2018 Farm Bill reauthorization of ARC and PLC programs through December 2019 and January 2020.
Farmland Rental Rate Workshops
Wondering what is acceptable to charge or pay for land rent in Minnesota? Farmland rental workshops are held to help farmers, landlords, and professionals determine a fair farmland rental rate.
Farm Transition and Estate Planning: Create Your Farm Legacy
This program is designed to assist farm families with the necessary preparation to develop and implement their farm transition and personal estate plan.
Central MN Ag Lenders Conference
The Central MN Ag Lenders Conference is a one-day conference held annually in early fall and brings together professionals in the agricultural lending and agricultural financing community from across the region. Each year, our speakers cover relevant agricultural finance topics varying from taxes to characteristics of a top-farmer. Registration for the event typically opens in August.
Dairy Risk Management Strategies Workshops
Dairy Risk Management Strategies workshops compare the new Farm Bill’s Dairy Margin Coverage with other risk management strategies. Determine which dairy programs are best for your dairy and learn the pros and cons of tools that can help you set a floor for your milk price. Presented by Farm Service Agency and University of Minnesota Extension.
Women in Ag Network
Women in Ag Network formed to provide educational opportunities for women involved in agriculture, to enhance their leadership, management and production abilities.
Agricultural Tax Issues Course
This course is for income tax professionals who work with farmers or agricultural professionals such as agricultural lenders and farm management instructors.
Ag Marketing Groups
Agricultural marketing groups meet throughout the state for Extension educators and producers to discuss current marketing issues and develop marketing plans for their farms.