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Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 2/12/21 The Farm Credit Knowledge Center announced their annual and highly-anticipated Farm Management Institute will be offered in a virtual setting this year on March 9, 2021, at 9 a.m.View the event flyer from the event announcement The 2021
Farm Management Institute is a free offering from the Farm
Credit Knowledge Center, the educational arm of Farm Credit of the Virginias.
Registered participants will hear Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus of
agricultural and applied economics at Virginia Tech, discuss the agriculture
industry as it maneuvers razor-thin margins and increased volatility. Kohl will
also discuss the state of trade agreements, interest rates, and coping
strategies. Participants
will also receive access to tune into an exclusive Coffee Chat with Jay Hill on
March 10, 2021, at 10 a.m. Hill is a farmer, public speaker, podcaster, and
agricultural advocate. He will share how he got started in agriculture and
established his operation, Hill Farms, based in Mesilla Park, New Mexico. He
will also discuss his future goals and how he has used his wealth of experience
in agriculture to advocate for the industry. The
events are open to all those interested in agriculture, to include young and
beginning farmers, as well as students. There is no cost to attend. Interested
individuals are encouraged to learn more and register via Eventbrite. You can also contact the Knowledge Center team directly via email. (KnowledgeCenter@FCvirginias.com) For more of this story, click here.
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