Farm Management On My Own

Women running their farm operations or considering sole operatorship can benefit from a University of Missouri Extension “On My Own” workshop. Starting in May, these workshops will give participants a primer on agricultural leasing, farmland values and custom work management.

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This is not a New Growth event. Missouri University Extension is the host.

Said Amie Breshears, MU Extension agricultural business specialist in Benton County, “I put this series together because I see a need for this type of education, based on the number of calls I receive from women who are widowed, divorced or single and are running their farms by themselves for the first time.”  

“I receive questions that range from ‘How do I determine the value of my land?’ to ‘How do I know if I’m paying a fair price for custom work on my farm?’” Breshears said. “This workshop is designed to help these new operators understand the basics and where they can find resources to help them make informed management decisions.”

The workshop will help participants understand essential elements of agricultural leases and resources that can be used to determine land values and rates for custom work, she said.

Participants will learn:

• The components and common types of agricultural lease arrangements.

• How to determine the approximate monetary value of leasing agricultural land.

• How to assess the approximate monetary value of agricultural land.

• How to determine the average rate for a variety of custom work activities (including land clearing, custom baling and more).

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“On My Own” workshops are specifically designed for women who are first-time sole operators of their farm enterprises, but they are open to everyone, Breshears said. These workshops also allow networking and building connections with other participants in similar operator roles.

Sessions are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in ten locations:

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• October 15 – Warsaw, MO

• October 24 – Warrensburg, MO

• November 6 – Boonville, MO

• December 10 – Online – VIRTUAL EVENT

• December 12 – Sedalia, MO

• January 14 – California, MO

• January 21 – Versailles, MO

• January 30 – Online – VIRTUAL EVENT

• February 18 – Clinton, MO

• February 25 – Harrisonville, MO

Visit Missouri University Extension Events to register online, or contact a MU Extension county extension center near you.

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Extension.Missouri.Edu/Events

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Cost is $15 per person. For more information, contact Amie Breshears at abreshears@missouri.eduor 660-438-5012.

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In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests. This is an equal opportunity institution.

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