Nebraska Extension’s Ag Smart Money Week offers financial learning for ag producers

Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 28, 2024 — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present a series of webinars and in-person workshops to help agricultural producers better manage and improve their finances and operations during Ag Smart Money week, Nov. 4-8.

The week includes daily webinars and workshops focusing on budgeting, cost of production, debt management, leasing considerations and more. They will highlight tools, resources and information to help farmers and ranchers better manage financial risk to improve their business. A series of hybrid events that are geared toward education on family living expenses will offer in-person learning opportunities at select locations across the state.

“The week will provide critical tools and insights that can help producers to make more informed decisions about their businesses so they can manage risk, capitalize on opportunities and be profitable in the long run,” said Shannon Sand, a Nebraska Extension educator and agricultural economist. “The financial strategies that will be covered will offer producers the tools they need to stay resilient, grow their business and make sound financial decisions.”

Each session is free to attend. Registration is required for both the virtual and in-person events. For more information, and to register, visit https://cap.unl.edu/smartmoney.

Ag Smart Money Week 2024 schedule:
Nov. 4 at noon CT: Budgeting Family Living into Cost of Production (hybrid event)
Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. CT: Understanding Annual Cow Costs
Nov. 5 at noon CT: Current Trends in Nebraska Land Values, Cash Rents and Lease Considerations for 2025
Nov. 6 at noon CT: Savings and Investments for Farm and Ranch Wellbeing (hybrid event)
Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. CT: 2025 Cost of Production and Using the ABC Program for Your Operation
Nov. 7 at noon CT: Thanksgiving Prices and Inflation
Nov. 8 at noon CT: Navigating Debt — Strategies for Farms and Ranches (hybrid event)

In-person locations for hybrid events
Three hybrid events are part of the Ag Family Living Expenses series during Ag Smart Money Week, offering the opportunity to attend virtually or in person:

Nov. 4 at noon CT: Budgeting Family Living into Cost of Production (hybrid event)
Nov. 6 at noon CT: Savings and Investments for Farm and Ranch Wellbeing (hybrid event)
Nov. 8 at noon CT: Navigating Debt — Strategies for Farms and Ranches (hybrid event)
 
The following locations will host each in-person event:
Fullerton — Nance County Extension Office, 304 3rd St.
Grand Island — Raising Nebraska, 501 E. Fonner Park Road, Suite 100
North Platte — Lincoln-Logan-McPherson County Extension Office, 348 W. State Farm Road
Scottsbluff — Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center, 4502 Ave. I
West Point — Cuming County Courthouse (Room 50), 200 S. Lincoln St.