Program to help farmers plan for their future

Monday, January 2, 2017

How should you organize your farm to ensure you make enough to cover your cost of living throughout all stages of life?

Purdue Extension and University of Illinois Extension Bi-State Group will host “Planning for the Future” on Jan. 12. Topics of this conference will include “How Much Do I Need to Live?,” developing functional farm meetings and land leasing.

Thinking about retiring, but not sure what your financial needs will be after changing roles within your farming operation? The first section of the seminar, “How Much Do I Need to Live?,” will help you start the process of determining what funds you will need to enjoy your retirement.

Next, a presentation will help you learn how to make the most of your land by leasing it out.

The conference will then conclude with “Taking the Dys out of Dysfunctional: Developing Functional Farm Meetings.” Through this topic, you will learn ways to adjust to different communication methods and generational differences while focusing on the ultimate goal of avoiding a dysfunctional farm meeting.

This program will take place in the Oak Room at The Beef House Restaurant in Covington on Thursday, Jan. 12. The program will start at 5 p.m. EST, with a dinner break at 6, and will conclude at 8. Doors and day-of registration open at 4:30 p.m.

The cost for this program is $20 per person, which includes dinner. Preregistration is required by registering online at web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv or contacting Jenna Nees at 653-8411.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact the Putnam County Extension office.

Visit www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or you can contact the local Purdue Extension Office by calling 653-8411 for more information regarding this week’s column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events. It is always best to call first to assure items are ready when you arrive and to RSVP for programs. While many publications are free, some do have a fee.

Upcoming Events

Jan. 3 – Putnam County Master Gardener Association meeting (presentation on pruning), Julian Center, room 251, 7 p.m.

Jan. 9 – Jr. Leader meeting.

Jan. 12 – Planning for the Future program, Covington, 5 p.m., $20, Register at 653-8411.

Jan. 15 – 4-H enrollment deadline.

Jan. 19 – Mindful Eating for a Healthy Weight webinar, 2 p.m. Register at ag.purdue.edu/Extension/wia/Pages/webinars.aspx

Jan. 24 – Bi-State Gardening Clinic, Covington, 6 p.m., $20. Register at 765-793-2297.

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