BUSINESS PLANNING & TAX MANAGEMENT FOR FARMERS & RANCHERS
FREE Agricultural Finance Workshop (Advanced Registration Required)
When: Wednesday August 26, 2023; 8:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Where: UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, 18710 SW 288 St., Homestead, Florida
What:
On August 26, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Texas A&M will host a free, in-depth workshop, Business Planning & Tax Management for Farmers & Ranchers, that fulfills the USDA FSA financial training requirement for borrowers seeking loans. This in-person-only workshop will teach participants effective financial skills and provide tools to navigate the complexities of financial planning, tax obligations, estate planning, and understanding financial statements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's on the Agenda?
8:30 a.m.
- Registration and Coffee
9:00 a.m.
- Welcome
- Jeff Wasielewski, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County
- Introduction to AgFTAP Program
- Dr. Yuri Calil, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
9:20 a.m.
- Agribusiness Development and Taxes
- Darrell Tennie – The Tennie Agriculture Group
10:40 a.m.
- Break
11:00 a.m.
- Business Planning and Marketing
- Dr. Malek Hammami – University of Florida
11:30 a.m.
- Financial Statement and Loan Basics
- Dr. Derek Farnsworth – University of Florida
12:30 p.m.
- Networking Lunch, Evaluations, and Exam for FSA Borrowers
- Meet Your Lender! (Farm Credit and FSA representatives in attendance)
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How Much Does The Workshop Cost?
This workshop is 100% FREE for all attendees, and even includes lunch! However, advanced registration is required.
Registration on Eventbrite
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Is This Workshop Accessible for Spanish Speakers? ¿Este taller es accesible para personas que hablan español?
While the workshop will be conducted in English, Texas A&M is providing Spanish-speaking support for participants with limited English proficiency.
Si bien el taller se llevará a cabo en inglés, Texas A&M está proporcionando apoyo en español para los participantes con habilidades limitadas en inglés.
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What Topics Will Be Covered?
Topics Covered will Include:
- Introduction to AgFTAP Program
- Agribusiness Development & Taxes
- Business Planning & Marketing
- Financial Statements Overview
- "Meet Your Lender" Lunch
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Who is this Workshop For?
This workshop is targeted to growers/producers, landowners, beginning or small farmers, accountants, bookkeepers and members of the finance, agribusiness and public policy communities.
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Why Should I Attend?
Why attend?
- Starting a business is a big achievement, but maintaining one is the larger challenge.
- Learn to create a simple business plan, understand cash flow, or improve your business skills in this hands-on workshop.
- No previous knowledge necessary. If you have a business, you should attend this unique workshop in South Florida
- Participation in this workshop fulfills the USDA FSA financial training requirement for borrowers seeking loans.
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