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Returning to the Farm workshop starts Dec. 5Nebraska A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension workshop will assist families in making successful working arrangements and a financial plan when bringing a young person back to the farm or ranch operation. Returning to the Farm, held during two weekends Dec. 5 and 6 and Jan. 9 and 10 at Lincoln's Holiday Inn downtown, will help the family accomplish numerous goals to make returning to the operation successful, said Megan Voss, project coordinator, agricultural economics at UNL. "Bringing a young person into a farm/ranch operation presents challenges," Voss said. "However, this workshop can help the young person get a solid start, keep the farm/ranch in the family and ensure a comfortable retirement for all involved." The workshop is recommended for college students, parents, spouses and significant others who plan to farm or ranch together, families currently operating farmers or ranches, and those who are making business and family decisions. All members of the operation management team should attend both weekend sessions, Voss said. During the program, participants will review financial feasibility, balance sheets and trend sheets; identify estate planning issues; develop a farm/ranch transition plan; set both personal and professional goals; and look at the communication process between family members. Program presenters include UNL Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension personnel. Registration of $300 for the first four family members, plus $35 for each family member after the first four, is due Nov. 28. Registrations received after Nov. 28 will be charged an additional $25. Registration is limited to the first 15 families with paid registrations. The registration fee covers instruction, handout materials, meeting room costs, breaks and meals. One hour of AECN credit is available for UNL students. For more information or to register, contact Voss at 402-472-0079, e-mail mvoss2@unl.edu or visit http://wia.unl.edu/programs/returningtothefarm.html. UNL Extension and the Department of Agricultural Economics is in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 11/17/08 Date: 12/4/08 Advertisement
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