Dig In Finances

Dig In Finances

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Dig In Finances episodes

  • CFAP 2.0

    With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been closely following agriculture legislative policies and their impact on Minnesota farmers.

    Episode Highlights: 

    • 0:25 - Introduction to CFAP 2
    • 1:46 - How to Enroll 
    • 2:41 - Changes in Eligible Commodities
      • "So it's really important if you weren't eligible in CFAP1 to go back and relook to see if now, perhaps you are eligible."
    • 6:04 - Resources for Legislative Updates
    • 7:01 - Final Thoughts on CFAP 2
      • "I think it's just important to determine whether you are eligible and then to go through that process of getting signed up. As we continue to move through fall and this challenging time during COVID-19, I'm sure there will be other programs to keep an eye on as well."
    8 min
  • CFAP 2

    With the announcement of second-round Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), Megan Roberts discusses what Minnesota farmers should know for the Monday, September 21 sign-up opening. Megan Roberts is an experienced Extension Educator who has been closely following agriculture legislative policies and their impact on Minnesota farmers.

    Episode Highlights: 

    • 0:25 - Introduction to CFAP 2
    • 1:46 - How to Enroll 
    • 2:41 - Changes in Eligible Commodities
      • "So it's really important if you weren't eligible in CFAP1 to go back and relook to see if now, perhaps you are eligible."
    • 6:04 - Resources for Legislative Updates
    • 7:01 - Final Thoughts on CFAP 2
      • "I think it's just important to determine whether you are eligible and then to go through that process of getting signed up. As we continue to move through fall and this challenging time during COVID-19, I'm sure there will be other programs to keep an eye on as well."
    8 min
  • Impactful Farm Financial Changes
    Host Amber Roberts interviews agriculture industry experts and farmers on the lastest farm finance issues. Empowering farmers to dig into thier farm's finances resulting in small, actionable steps that lead to real financial changes for your farm's operation.
    4 min
  • Farm Direct Minnesota
    Sazzy Calhoun, the founder of Farm Direct Minnesota, shares her story of creating a direct marketing network that has connected more than 450 farmers with nearly 50,000 Minnesota consumers. She shares tips for direct marketing and the success stories of farmers who have joined Farm Direct Minnesota's free Facebook page and an online farm directory.

    Episode Highlights:

    • 00:54 - Farm Direct Minnesota Beginnings
    • 03:07 - The Impact on Farmers and Consumers
    • 05:09 - How to Join
      • "How does a farmer put their product on Farm Direct Minnesota? First of all, they just have to ask to join the site."
    • 07:12 - Direct Marketing Advice
    • 09:45 - Long-term Sustainability of Direct Marketing
      • "I've had consumers say to me, I will always do this. I will never go back to the big box store to buy my meat."
      • 13 min

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    Host Amber Roberts interviews agriculturalists on the lastest farm finance issues and provides farmers will small actions they can take that lead to impactful financial changes.