We all know that in farming, things don’t always go as we expect. Insurance is our best first line of defense, but the options can be overwhelming! In this tutorial we will cover common insurance options and how to navigate them to find the right policy for your farm. We will answer questions such as: […]
Many farmers operate as a sole proprietorship, but there are a number of other business entities available for farm businesses. In this tutorial, learn all about partnerships, LLCs, S corporations, C Corporations, and cooperatives. We’ll go over how to choose amongst these choices as well as what goes in to organizing and maintaining a business […]
Now that you are set-up in QuickBooks and have your systems for data entry set-up, we will discuss how to use the data within QuickBooks to make decisions on how to manage and grow your business. We will run reports, including the profit and loss statement and the balance sheet and discuss how to extract […]
Insurance and Risk Management Roundtable: Evaluate and Share Money-Wise Solutions and Strategies This session is appropriate for farmers who are seeking to maximize the financial benefits of insurance coverage as well as farmers who have stories to share about the challenges and successes you’ve faced in getting the best insurance for your farm. Register Here […]
This course is designed to help aspiring or beginning farmers better assess and manage a variety of risks that farmers face in operating their farms. Throughout the six week period, topics essential for operating a farm business will be discussed. Participants will learn about insurance coverages, types of business structures and tax information. At the […]
This is the first of two winter meetings hosted by NEVBGA and the Cooperative Extension programs of New England, and co-sponsored by UMass Extension Risk Management/Crop Insurance Program. This all-day program will feature presentations on: Management Options for Downy and Powdery Mildews by Meg McGrath, Cornell Cooperative Extension Employment Law. Monica P. Snyder and Jennifer […]
Most of us go into farming with the thought of making some – or all – of our livelihood through the sale of what we make or grow. As you grow your operation to provide more of your family’s income, having a carefully planned marketing strategy becomes more critical. Completion of this online course will […]
Join us at UMass Amherst 102 Holdsworth Way, 243 Chenoweth Laboratory. This course covers the fundamentals of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and is taught by certified International HACCP Alliance instructors. This particular course will have an emphasis on fresh-cut produce, beverages (including juice and cider), baked goods, and dairy products. The concepts will be reinforced by […]