WOMEN MANAGING THE
FARM February 15-16, 2024
Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, KS
RISE
CONFERENCE
AGENGA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024 7:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION CHECK-IN AND BREAKFAST | Conference Center Foyer Silent Auction opens (ends at 10:45 a.m. Friday)
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
WELCOME AND KEYNOTE SESSION | Big Basin/Kaw Nation
“Find Your Day” - Mark Mayfield Perspective. It’s a key to survival. And during times like these, when the challenges from the pandemic seem never ending, perspective is vital for our personal well-being. In this inspiring AND hilarious presentation, Mark will discuss his personal experience with gaining perspective during difficult times, while providing people with valuable insights and skills on coping and thriving. Frustration, anxiety, and depression are the new pandemic variants. Mark will give you skills to manage your mental health and reset your baseline for happiness and success. 9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
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9:45 - 10:45 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 1 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. BREAK 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 2 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH | Big Basin/Kaw Nation
“The Agricultural Economy in 2024 and Beyond” - Matt Roberts With all of the volatility in the world, from wars in Europe and the Middle East, to droughts and floods, how do we make sense of what lies ahead? Terrain Senior Analyst Matt Roberts will help you understand where we are at and where we are going with markets and the global economy.
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
BREAK - Visit vendors and exhibitors
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
NETWORKING RECEPTION AND ROUNDTABLES 1. 2nd shift Farm Women - Working on and off the farm | Flint Hills While costs of supporting a family increases so does the importance of diversifying/increasing your income streams. Often, that comes with responsibilities that take you away from the operation. This networking session is geared towards learning from others that work every day to balance the demands of both work and home. 2. Navigating Multi-Generational Farm Transitions | Konza Prairie B & C Transitioning an operation from one generation to the next is not an easy task. Navigating this transition with your partner (or on your own) can be both mentally and emotionally taxing. Come network with others who have been or are going through a multi-generational farm transition of their own. 3. Eldercare on the Farm | Konza Prairie A Attend this networking session to hear what and how others approached eldercare on the farm. When you think of eldercare do you think hard conversations? What resources are available in rural communities? What are some documents I should have prepared to help with the transition? 4. Mental Health/Emotional Wellbeing | Kings I have all this information and resources for mental health--now what? Network to hear what others and communities have done to help with mental health and wellness in the agriculture industry.
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AGENDA 5. Working on the Farm with Small Children | Alcove Learn tips & tricks from other care takers on how they have managed the time and attention demand of both your children and operation. Things that could be discussed include: How to keep on top of schedules. Who is your support system? Developing a plan A, B, or C if daycare falls through. 6. Respect as Farm Women | McDowell-Tuttle Establishing yourself as an owner/operator/decision maker on your operation can sometimes be a hard task. Learn from others on what they have done to set themselves apart and become their own advocate. In what ways have you helped give yourself a voice? 3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
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3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
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4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
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5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
WOMEN MANAGING THE FARM 20TH YEAR CELEBRATION | Flint Hills Discovery Center Heavy hors-d’oeuvres and cash bar Activities: swing dancing lessons, barn quilt coaster painting, and self-guided tours of the Discovery Center
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024 7:15 - 8:00 a.m.
BREAKFAST | Big Basin/Kaw Nation
8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION | Big Basin/Kaw Nation
Panel - Kansas Master Farmer Homemakers Donna Pearson-McClish, Rhonda Perry, Laryce Schwieterman, Moderator Jennifer Latzke 9:15 - 9:30 a.m.
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9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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10:30 - 11:00 a.m. BREAK 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSION 5 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. LUNCH AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Big Basin/Kaw Nation
“The Power of Women in Agriculture... Advocating Our Language of Leadership” - Kim Bremmer I can think of no better time than now to work together to share the real story of agriculture! Women can play an extra special role in connecting people to where their food comes from and representing the great successes in American agriculture today. This session is about speaking up and sharing the real story of agriculture while celebrating strong women…may we know them, may we raise them and may we be them.
2:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
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SCHEDULE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024 ROOM
McDowell-Tuttle
Kings
Flint Hills
Alcove
SESSION THEME
Finance/Bus Mgmt.
Production
Farm/Life Balance Retail
Legal
9:45-10:45 a.m.
Mother Nature she’s a real biscuit - come learn how you can protect your operation! Melody McCurry & Katie Carlton
Woody Encroachment & Invasive Species in Grasslands Doug Spencer
Telling the Story Behind Trending Ag Facts Lexi Wright
From Concept to Consumer: Selling Food Products in Kansas Karen Blakeslee
Planning for the Future of the Farm Part 1 Ashlee Westerhold
11:00-12:00 p.m.
Farm, Ranch, and Rural Home Financing Options Farm Credit, FSA, Community Bank, and Rural 1st
Raising and Grazing Cover Crops - Are they the right fit for your farm? Jaymelynn Farney & DeAnn Presley
“MORPH” - There’s a name for you in agriulture and if you don’t accept and manage change: extinct Mark Mayfield
So My Husband Wants to Start a Pumpkin Patch... One wife and mother’s experience of starting an agritourism business at her farm and home Jamie Kaminkow
Planning for the Future of the Farm Part 2 Kay Prather Stong
3:15-4:15 p.m.
Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Farm Employees Jonie James & Aaron Meisenheimer
Skeptical Grounds: Soil Health Impacts on Nutrient Cycling, Climate Adaptation, and Water Conservation Katie Glanville
Keeping it Real Dana Ladner, Laura Boroughs Haffner, Lindsey Voet Hornung, Emma Gantz Jenks and Valerie Visser
Using QuickBooks More Efficiently and Effectively to Achieve Farm/Life Balance Tammy Bryant
Business Entities for Agricultural Producers Mark Dikeman
Konza Prairie B & C
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024 ROOM
McDowellTuttle
Kings
Flint Hills
Alcove
Konza Prairie A Konza Prairie B&C
SESSION THEME
Finance/Bus Mgmt.
Production
Farm/Life Balance
Retail
Legal
Advocacy
9:30-10:30 a.m.
The Basics of Grain and Livestock Marketing Tom Leffler
Beef Quality Assurance Certification Tera Barnhardt
Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate Carol Ann Crouch & Nancy Honig
Hobby Farming as a Business Cynthia Domenghini
Checkoffs: What They Are and The Value They Bring to Your Farm Jancey Hall
The Messaging on Methane... Can We Do Better? Kim Bremmer
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SCHEDULE ROOM
McDowell-Tuttle
Kings
Flint Hills
Alcove
Konza B & C
SESSION THEME
Finance/Bus Mgmt.
Production
Farm/Life Balance Retail
Legal
11:00-12:00 p.m.
Understanding Your Farm’s Profitability LaVell Winsor & Robin Reid
The Business of Raising Beef Tera Barnhardt
Meals in the Field Kaitlyn Hildebrand
Ag Policy 101 and Farm Bill Update Jenny Ifft
Leading Others to Ag Knowledge Shannon Martin
KEYNOTE
SPEAKERS MARK MAYFIELD 02.15.24 | 8:30 a.m. “Find Your Day” It’s pretty simple what Mark Mayfield does: he talks about very serious stuff in a very funny way. Mark has one of the most diversified backgrounds in the speaking industry having owned and operated several businesses ranging from livestock production to nightclubs to golf instruction, and also spent ten years as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. and in thirteen state legislatures for a Fortune 500 company. That business experience combined with his work as a nightclub performer allowed him to create truly unique presentations. His tagline is simple: Solid Business Wisdom in a Brilliant Comedic Style. He is one of the rare individuals in the world who is equally adept at performing comedy shows or high content speeches. Mark is author of several business books and two joke books including his latest “Morph”, a guide to accepting and managing change, and has spoke to a “Who’s Who” list of corporations, conventions, and trade associations over the past four decades. He was raised on a farm, received two degrees magna cum laude from Kansas State University, and taught school before he began his lobbying, business, and speaking career. He has received the CSP designation from the National Speakers Association and been inducted into their Hall of Fame. From comedy shows to seminars, Mark’s philosophy is simple…say it with humor and people will take the message home. A national convention planner recently called Mark “one of the very few, really funny, inspiring men in America today.”
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SPEAKERS MATT ROBERTS 02.15.24 | 12:30 p.m.
“The Agricultural Economy in 2024 and Beyond” Matthew Roberts, Ph.D., is Terrain’s senior grain and oilseed sector analyst. He has extensive experience as a commodity economics research consultant, trainer and professional speaker on grain and biofuels markets. He spent 15 years as an assistant and associate professor and Extension Grain Marketing Specialist in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics at The Ohio State University. Matt was also a founder and Managing Director of The Kernmantle Group, a commodity economics research and training consultancy. He has published on the use of derivatives for risk management in agricultural production. Matt earned his Ph.D. in economics from North Carolina State University.
KIM BREMMER 02.16.24 | 1:00 p.m.
“The Power of Women in Agriculture... Advocating Our Language of Leadership” Kim is a nationally recognized speaker who started Ag Inspirations with a mission to inspire farmers to tell their stories, connect people to where their food comes from, and represent the great success of American agriculture today. She is passionate about teaching the story of sustainable agriculture and the role of science, technology and innovation in how we grow and raise food. Kim grew up on a dairy farm in north central Wisconsin. She is a mother of two, graduate of UW-Madison and was a dairy nutritionist for 15 years. Kim is an academy member of the National Speaker’sAssociation, the Wisconsin state coordinator for Common Ground, a
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PANELISTS KANSAS MASTER FARMER HOMEMAKERS PANEL 02.16.24 | 8:00 a.m.
DONNA PEARSON McCLISH | Panelist Donna and her brother David Pearson (Class of 2022) have the distinction of not only being the first sibling pair to earn the title of Kansas Master Farmer and Master Farm Homemaker, but they are also the first African American farmers to be honored as well. Pearson’s Family Farms is a 40-acre urban farm just north of Wichita, Kan., where they raise fresh produce and goats for their local community. Donna is the CEO of the farm operations and the family’s Common Ground Mobile Market and Mobile Food Hub, which brings fresh produce to citizens in food deserts and food insecure areas in Sedgwick, Harvey, and Butler counties. Donna was appointed by Governor Laura Kelly to the State Board of Agriculture in 2021, and she’s on the State Extension Advisory Council for the Director of Kansas State Extension, among many other accolades and activities. LARYCE SCHWIETERMAN | Panelist Farming on the western edge of Kansas has its challenges, but Laryce and her husband Jess Schwieterman (Class of 2021) face them together, as a team. A retiring farmer near Syracuse, Kan., offered them an opportunity, and at 25 years of age they found themselves farming 3,000 acres of wheat, which they slowly transitioned to a wheat-row crop rotation and implemented no-till production techniques. And today they’ve more than doubled the operation. However, life wasn’t done throwing challenges their way. After years of struggling, their daughter Avery was born, but at a few months of age she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The Schwietermans say that Avery has made them a better version of themselves and brought them even closer and tighter as a family, and brought the community together in support and love. RHONDA PERRY | Panelist Rhonda and Phil Perry (Class of 2021) operate the Perry Ranch near Oskaloosa, Kan., with one simple philosophy—there is nothing that can’t be accomplished if you role up your sleeves and work at it. Together, with their two children, they built their ranch one building and one load of cattle at a time. They have a herd of 500-head of spring-calving cows, and will graze lightweight calves to sell as stockers, and will precondition lightweight calves from the East Coast for other beef producers. Rhonda has retired from her work at the Jefferson County Health Department, but she keeps busy watching grandchildren and helping Phil on the ranch. Rhonda is a past president of the Kansas Farm Management Association, and she has been active in community service roles through 4-H, Kansas Livestock Association, and the local Oskaloosa community. JENNIFER LATZKE | Moderator Jennifer Latzke is the editor of Kansas Farmermagazine, a Farm Progress publication. In 2000 she earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications from Kansas State University. She spent 20 years as associate editor of High Plains Journal, where she earned several writing and photography honors, including the coveted Agricultural Communicators Network Writer of Merit award. In March 2021 she was named editor of Kansas Farmer magazine, the oldest farm publication in the state. Kansas Farmer and Kansas State Research and Extension co-sponsor the Kansas Master Farm Family award. The award (formerly Kansas Master Farmer and Master Farm Homemaker) recognizes farm couples who have made significant contributions to Kansas agriculture, as well as to their communities. The class of 2023 will be announced in March. Look for a special section featuring their stories in the March issue of Kansas Farmer magazine in print and online at www.kansasfarmer.com. womenmanagingthefarm.com 7
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DESCRIPTIONS BREAKOUT SESSION 1 02.15.24 | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m
1A. Mother Nature—she’s a real biscuit—come learn how you can protect your operation! | McDowell-Tuttle Melody McCurry & Katie Carlton, Farm Credit Services You’ve worked hard all season to plant your crops. Now it’s up to Mother Nature to determine if your crops are going to flourish. Join us as we learn about MPCI Basics, LRP, PRF, hail coverage, and much more. We’ll play a game, and even have a prize or two. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to learn about how crop insurance can be a great risk management tool for your business! 1B. Woody Encroachment & Invasive Species in Grasslands | Kings Doug Spencer, Natural Resources Conservation Service Grasslands continue to be overtaken by various pest species (invasive woody plants, sericea lespedeza, old world bluestem, etc.). This session will offer a look into new technology and resource guides that provide a better strategy to defend grasslands and the many ecosystem services they provide. Participants will improve their knowledge of pest ecology/ identification, gain ideas on formulating a spatial “game plan” to guide actions, and obtain copies of resource guides to facilitate efforts back on the ranch. 1C. Telling the Story Behind Trending Ag Facts | Flint Hills Lexi Wright, Back Pocket Social Love seeing social media creators share ag facts and statistics, but wish you knew how to use that information to have real conversations - both with customers and consumers, but also with stakeholders on your operation? Dive into the data behind popular ag statistics used for advocacy and learn how to implement them as a tool to market your ag business while having authentic conversations that build connections within the industry and bridge the farm to fork gap. 1D. From Concept to Consumer: Selling Food Products in Kansas | Alcove Karen Blakeslee, K-State Research & Extension This session will provide information on the regulations for selling foods products, including meat and eggs, direct to consumers in Kansas. Participants will learn about the steps needed to safely direct market meat and other food products. Participants will also learn about the resources available through the Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas State University Research and Extension to assist in this. After attending this session, participants will have an understanding of the process to sell meat and other food products direct to consumers in Kansas. 1E. Planning for the Future of the Farm Part 1 | Konza Prairie B & C Ashlee Westerhold, Office of Farm & Ranch Transition, K-State Starting the conversation to plan for the future of the farm operation. This session will discuss the difference between succession and estate planning, how they both plan into planning for the future but address different needs for the operation. The session will encompass value and goal setting exercises with hands on activities and worksheets for participants to take home. Additionally, the session will promote succession family communication guidelines for productive meetings around succession planning. Lastly, the session will end with local resources on how to continue to move forward in the succession planning process.
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DESCRIPTIONS BREAKOUT SESSION 2 02.15.24 | 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
2A. Farm, Ranch, and Rural Home Financing Options | McDowell-Tuttle Farm Credit, FSA, Community Bank and Rural 1st Have you ever wondered what the difference was between Farm Credit, Farm Service Agency, and your local community bank, (represented by Union State Bank)? Do you know what products each financial institution has available to benefit the business growth of your farm and ranch? Come and listen to an intriguing panel, as professionals representing these financial institutions discuss Revolving Lines of Credit, Operating Notes, land loans, and the answers to many of your important lending questions! 2B. Raising and Grazing Cover Crops – Are they the right fit for your farm? | Kings Jaymelynn Farney and DeAnn Presley K-State Research & Ext. Cover crops have many benefits both from a conservation and grazing standpoint, but they do require an extra level of management decision-making. In this session we will discuss some options and considerations for adding cover crops to your operation. 2C. “MORPH”- There’s a name for you in agriculture if you don’t accept and manage change: extinct. | Flint Hills Mark Mayfield There’s a name for you in agriculture if you don’t accept and manage change: extinct. Mark’s entire life experience has been involved in agriculture which allows him to know the “challenges of change” in the industry. He will help you manage change in a high octane, hilarious breakout session. He’ll do this while you’re laughing at his off-beat, observational comedy because his philosophy is simple… say it with humor and people will take the message home. You’ll learn the responses to change and how creativity is the key component to “thrive during change”. You’ll also learn behavioral changes that will boost your innovation skills, and did I mention you’ll have a great time? This program is guaranteed to make you laugh and make you think so you can truly “MORPH.” 2D. “So my husband wants to start a pumpkin patch...” one wife & mother’s experience of starting an agritourism business at her farm & home. | Alcove Jamie Kaminkow Jamie will share her families’ story on how they grew their pumpkin patch from the beginning vision to its’ current successful Agritourism venture that they continue to aspire to grow and make room for the next generation returning to the farm. She will describe how the farm started from ground zero, the challenges (agricultural, growing pains, wifi, county & state zoning regulations, needing to add full time employees, the weather), strengths (visions for expansion, building, our employees, business mind set) and weaknesses (social media, technology, understanding the ins and outs of insurance, taxes, and legalities). 2E. Planning for the Future of the Farm Part 2 | Konza Prairie B & C Kay Prather Stong, Kansas Ag. Mediation Services, K-State Nuts and bolts about where to start and how to go about making your Succession/Estate plan work. Understanding the roles and skills advisors bring to the process and how to effectively use them. This session will discuss the different legal jargon, documentation, and some of the tool’s attorneys use in transition planning. Lastly, the session will discuss real world case studies and legal resources for opportunities to learn more.
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DESCRIPTIONS BREAKOUT SESSION 3 02.15.24 | 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
3A. Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Farm Employees | McDowell-Tuttle Jonie James & Aaron Meisenheimer, Kansas Farm Management South Central, Kansas Research and Extension This session will focus on the importance of job descriptions, compensation, employee recruitment, and strategies for employee retention. 3B. Skeptical Grounds: Soil Health Impacts on Nutrient Cycling, Climate Adaptation, and Water Conservation | Kings Katie Glanville, Natural Resource Conservation Service The goal of this talk is to foster an informed and constructive dialogue that transcends skepticism to promote the collective responsibility of nurturing the foundation beneath our feet. Bridging the gap between skepticism and advocacy will foster a strategic approach for the role of soil health in sustaining nutrient cycles, mitigating climate impacts, and managing water resources in Kansas. 3C. Keeping it Real | Flint Hills Dana Ladner, Laura Boroughs Haffner, Lindsey Voet Hornung, Emma Gantz Jenks, Valerie Visser Sometimes it’s easy to sucked into the belief that everyone but you has it all together. This could not be further from the truth! You are not alone! Hear from real women in agriculture who are learning to balance careers, relationships, children, community involvement, and even farms. Through trial and error, they are learning to not just survive, but thrive through life’s challenges. 3D. Using QuickBooks More Efficiently and Effectively to Achieve Farm/Life Balance | Alcove Tammy Bryant, Varney & Associates, CPAs Rapidly growing, small- to mid-sized businesses face many challenges. The expense adn complexity of developing a high-functioning accounting and finance department are significant - especially if an experienced, executive-level finance expert is not part of the staff. In addition to th edifficulty, an ineffective, inefficient, or inaccurate accounting department can expose a growing business or organization to considerable risk. Tammy’s presentation will provide you business with recommendations for enhancing processes, finding efficiencies, promoting accuracy and timeliness while minimizing risk and maximizing success, all centered around the QuickBooks platform. 3E. Business Entities for Agricultural Producers | Konza B & C Mark Dikeman, Kansas Farm Management Association Business entities (partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or corporations) are a popular option for operating an agricultural business. This session will provide a high-level look at the advantages and disadvantages of several business entity structures and their application in farming or ranching in Kansas.
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DESCRIPTIONS BREAKOUT SESSION 4 02.16.24 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
4A. The Basics of Grain & Livestock Marketing | McDowell-Tuttle Tom Leffler, Leffler Commodities & Ag. Consulting Tom was raised on a diversified farming and cattle operation in Lyon County. Up until 1989 Tom was part of the 3rd generation operating Leffler Farms. Since 1991 Tom has been a commodity broker and market analyst working with mainly agricultural clients. Tom and his wife Patty own Leffler Commodities and Leffler Ag Consulting with offices in Augusta, Fairview, and Wichita. Tom has done countless market seminars for banks, grain elevators, county agents, etc. Tom also does market reports on WIBW, KFRM, KNSS, Kansas Ag Network, First Oklahoma Ag, Rural Radio on Sirius XM, and RFD-TV. 4B. The Messaging on Methane...Can We do Better? | Konza Prairie B & C Kim Bremmer, Ag Inspirations Cattle continue to bear the burden in discussions about reducing climate change. Even according to the UN Global Methane Assessment, countries like the U.S. need to adopt “healthier diets with less meat and dairy.” But is this really the best solution, or are there parts of the methane story that are missing? We will walk through the talk versus the truth about methane and discuss what each and every one of us can do to help set the record straight. 4C. Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate | Flint Hills Carol Ann Crouch and Nancy Honig, K-State Research & Extension The Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate presentation will help families address common decision-making challenges when passing on non-titled personal possessions, such as family heirlooms and treasures. The presentation addresses the sensitivity of the issues that family might face in trying times. This presentation along with its workbook will help you decide what is fair in your family with practical suggestions and proven strategies using real-life stories. 4D. Hobby Farming as a Business | Alcove Cynthia Domenghini, Kansas State University Hobby farming has seen a growing interest over the past few years. Homeowners are turning even suburban plots into micro-farms. This session focuses on the practicalities of turning a barren piece of land into a business. Topics include: mistakes, successes, logistics and action steps for those interested in starting or growing their own hobby farm business. 4E. Checkoffs: What They Are and The Value They Bring to Your Farm | Konza Prairie A Jancey Hall, Kansas Soybean Association Every farmer who raises beef, pork, dairy, soybeans, corn, wheat, milo, sunflower, and more invests in the checkoff. This session will dive into what the checkoff is, how it was started, and the impact it has on farms and ranches in Kansas. 4F. Beef Quality Assurance Certification | Kings Tera Barnhardt, DVM, MS Attendees will receive BQA Certification and learn cattle handling, drug handling and facility design from a veterinarian who works with feedlot, dairy, cow-calf and backgrounding clients on a daily basis.
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DESCRIPTIONS BREAKOUT SESSION 5 02.16.24 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
5A. Understanding Your Farm’s Profitability | McDowell-Tuttle LaVell Winsor & Robin Reid, K-State Ag. Economics The number one question that all farmers have is if they are making money. The Income Statement is the financial statement that helps you to understand your farm’s profitability. This session will help you to understand what goes into building an income statement for your farm, give you the tools to create your own income statement, and help you to interpret and use the statement as a management tool on your farm. 5B. The Business of Raising Beef | Kings Tera Barnhardt, DVM, MS Attendees will gain an appreciation for the driving force behind the industry - our consumers and retailers. The business of raising beef starts with our customers and keeping them in mind always pays dividends. 5C. Meals in the Field | Flint Hills Kaitlyn Hildebrand, K-State Research & Extension Ever wonder what you are going to serve on a busy day of harvest. It needs to be something quick and easy to prepare but also practical while enjoying it on the go. How about those nights when it’s going to be late and needs something fast to eat. This program will highlight meal preparations and cutting down time on prepping the food as well as safe food handling techniques. Attendees will also take a closer look at meal transportation and keeping food safe when traveling to different locations. Come hungry as there will be a good demonstration. 5D. Leading Others to Ag Knowledge | Alcove Shannon Martin, Kansas Farm Bureau This workshop is designed to train adults how to teach ag education lessons to children through hands on lessons. You will learn - 1. Why is it important to teach youth about agriculture, 2. How to plan an ag education event for youth, 3. Where to find lesson ideas, 4. Presentation Skills, and 5. Hands-on lesson examples. 5E. Ag. Policy 101 and Farm Bill Update | Konza Prairie B & C Jenny Ifft, K-State Ag. Economics The farm bill and other agricultural policies can have a large impact on both producers and agribusinesses. This session will demystify the historic and political reasons why we have a farm bill today and then discuss key policies and trends that are relevant for producers and agribusinesses today. The specific content will depend on what happens with the current farm bill and the need for education on any potential new programs.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sandra Wick, K-State Research & Extension - Post Rock District, Public Org Co-Chair 2024 Lori Rogge, Gene Francis & Associates, Gavel Roads Auction, Private Co-Chair - 2024 Janet Bailey, No Chaff Group, Kansas Dairy Assoc., Private Past Co-Chair 2024 Kelsey Wendling, Kansas Department of Tourism, Secretary Marsha Boswell , Kansas Wheat, Treasurer Jennie Bracken, American Ag Credit, Committee Co-Chair-Curriculum Tonya Ackerman, Farm Service Agency, Committee Co-Chair- Curriculum LaVell Winsor, K-State Ag. Economics, Co-Chair Elect -Sponsorship Co-Chair Jill Seiler, Farm Credit, Committee Co-Chair - Publicity Julia Debes, Working Lands for Wildlife, Committee Co-Chair - Publicity Lynne Hinrichsen, Vytelle, Committee Co-Chair - Scholarship Robin Reid, K-State Ag. Economics, Conference Planner Rhonda Lund, K-State Ag. Economics, Conference Planner
PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE Emily Koop, Kansas Corn Jancey Hall, Kansas Soybean JohnElla Holmes, KS Black Farmers Association Jonie James, Kansas Farm Management Association Janel Koons, K-State Global Campus Meagan Cramer, Kansas Farm Bureau Jericho Hammond, Union State Bank Dana Ladner, Kansas Department of Agriculture Tawnie Larson, Kansas AgrAbility Maddy Meier, KS Grain Sorghum Sherry Seifert, Kansas Soybean Nicole DeMars, Frontier Farm Credit Jennifer Latzke, Kansas Farmer Michelle Rickel, Rickel Farms/Osage Co. Farm Bureau Susan May, Producer Jenni Carr, Harper County extension agent Janet Carlson, Long time attendee Lexi Wright, Back Pocket Social Mitzi Richards, Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Rachel Stadel, KSU Dept. of Animal Sciences & Industry Cori Woelk, FMC Corp Amelia Schatz, Kansas Wheat Amy Staples, WinBiologics Salefu Tuvalu Solia, NRCS Mary Howell, Kansas Farmers Union
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EXHIBITORS
Kansas Center for Ag Resources – KCARE Kansas Chapter ASFMRA – American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Kansas Farm Management Association Phillips Insurance USDA – APHIS USDA - National Ag. Statistics Services USDA - Risk Management Agency PLUS exhibits from all of our sponsors!
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OUR SPONSORS BRONZE ESB Financial FMC Corporation Grass & Grain Kansas Ag Mediation Service Kansas Agritourism Kansas Cooperative Council Kansas Dairy
Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Kansas SARE Kansas 4-H Foundation KS Assoc. Conservation Dist. Peachey Insurance Agency The Trust Company Varney’s and Associates
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