In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Matt Adams chats with Bruce Clevenger and Eric Richer to discuss various programs and workshops offered by the Ohio State University Extension to support farmers in areas such as farm record keeping, farm management, grain marketing, and farm transition planning. They highlight the Farm On Farm Financial Management course, which is a self-paced online course designed for both seasoned and beginning farmers to improve their financial literacy and meet the requirements for the beginning farmer tax credit and USDA Farm Service Agency loans. They also discuss the Basics of Grain Marketing workshop, which provides farmers with a deep dive into grain marketing strategies and includes expert instructors and a panel of trading professionals. Additionally, they mention the Ohio State Organic Grains Conference and the farm transition planning workshops and webinars that address the important topic of transferring farm assets and navigating family dynamics. They emphasize the importance of these programs in supporting the success and sustainability of farm operations and encourage farmers to take advantage of the resources available to them.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/s3-ep-51-osu-extension-programs

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Farm On: OSU Farm Financial Management Course - http://www.go.osu.edu/farmon

• Basics of Grain Marketing Workshop Feb 8-9, 2024 - https://farmoffice.osu.edu/grainmarketing/grain-marketing-workshop

• Ohio State Organic Grains Conference Jan 4-5, 2024 - https://offer.osu.edu/organic-grains-2024

• Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops - https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-transition

• AgCredit's 2024 Winter Webinar Series: Success on the Farm - https://www.agcredit.net/webinar

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