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LINCOLN, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension is proud to
announce the launch of the Farm Business Foundations series,
designed to support individuals who are starting new farm
operations or taking over family farms. This three-session
program provides essential knowledge and practical skills to
help new and transitioning farmers succeed in their endeavors.
The series will cover key topics such as business planning,
financial management, record keeping, marketing strategies, risk
management and succession planning. Participants will gain
valuable insights from industry experts and connect with local
resources to build a strong foundation for their farm's future.
Sessions locations are still to be determined, and will be held
on Tuesday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m.
June 10: Introduction to Farm Business Management and Financial
Basics
June 17: Financial Management, Record Keeping, and Marketing
Strategies
June 24: Risk Management and Succession Planning
Reagen Tibbs, commercial agriculture educator serving Logan,
Menard, and Sangamon counties, emphasizes the importance of this
series for new farmers: "Starting a farm or taking over a family
operation can be challenging. Our Farm Business Foundations
series is designed to equip new farmers with the knowledge and
tools they need to navigate these challenges successfully. By
providing comprehensive education and connecting them with local
resources, we aim to empower the next generation of farmers and
strengthen our agricultural community."
Illinois Extension is committed to supporting the agricultural
community through educational programs and resources. This
series is part of ongoing efforts to ensure that farmers have
access to the information and support they need to thrive. This
program is conducted in partnership with the Menard County Farm
Bureau, the Sangamon County Farm Bureau, and Farm Credit
Illinois.
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For more information about the Farm Business Foundations series
or to register, please visit this
link or contact Reagen Tibbs by emailing rgtibbs@illinois.edu
or calling the Logan County Extension Office at (217) 732-8289.
Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and
employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to
participate, please contact the event coordinator. Early
requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to
meet your needs.
About Extension
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs,
extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people,
communities, and their environments as part of the state's
land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public
outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and
the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27
multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s
mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community,
economy, environment, food and agriculture, health,
partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence
— that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth
development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and
economic development, family and consumer science, integrated
health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and
energy.
[REAGEN TIBBS
Educator, Commercial Agriculture
University of Illinois Extension]
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