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Farm and Ranch Management 101 Workshop Looking to strengthen your agricultural operation, improve your decision-making, and connect with organizations that support beginning farmers and ranchers? Join Battleground to Breaking Ground for a three-day Farm & Ranch Management 101 Hands-On Learning Workshop in College Station.
Participants are highly encouraged to complete the online Beginning Farm & Ranch Management - BattleGround to Breaking Ground | Courses | AgriLife Learn (https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/beginning-farm-ranch-management-battleground-to-breaking-ground/01tQn00000H9ePRIAZ) before attending. The course provides a valuable starting point and helps participants begin developing important materials, such as a business plan and loan or grant application. Participants can then bring their work to the hands-on learning workshop, receive guidance from subject-matter experts, and ask specific questions related to their individual farm or ranch operation.
Throughout the workshop, participants will engage in presentations, discussions, and practical activities covering the following topics:
Business Planning and Farm and Ranch Management
BJ Groskreutz and Erin Kimbrough will provide practical guidance on business planning, risk management, recordkeeping and compliance, daily operations, workflow organization, time management, and marketing. Participants will also explore important land-management considerations, including soil testing, water resources, stocking rates, and equipment and facility needs.
Agricultural Taxes
Jason Morgan of BCS Tax Solutions will discuss agricultural tax considerations, financial recordkeeping, and steps producers can take to better prepare their operations for tax season.
Agricultural Law
Agricultural attorney Audra Smith will cover important legal topics affecting farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners. Topics will include land ownership, agricultural leases and grazing agreements, agritourism, liability, and direct-to-consumer sales.
USDA Farm Service Agency
Joshua Coleman with the USDA Farm Service Agency will provide an overview of FSA programs and services. Participants will learn about establishing farm records, program eligibility, and agricultural financing opportunities, including Farm ownership loan and Farm operating loans.
Local and Regional Market Development
Erin Kimbrough will provide an overview of USDA Local Agriculture Market Program opportunities, including the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG). Doug Havemann will lead a session on the Farm Market Promotion Program (FMPP) and provide guidance on developing a competitive grant application.
County Extension Resources
Brazos County Extension Agent Chadd Caperton will discuss the role of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the educational programs, technical resources, and local support available to farmers and ranchers.
Texas Department of Agriculture
Manuel Martinez, TDA East Texas Field Representative, will provide an overview of Texas Department of Agriculture programs and producer resources. Kat Neilson, TDA Lead Grant Specialist, will discuss grant opportunities, lessons learned from previous funding rounds, common application challenges, and ways producers can strengthen future applications.
Farmer Veteran Coalition
Farmer Veteran Coalition representatives, including Chief Executive Officer Jeanette Lombardo, will explain FVC membership, eligibility requirements, and resources available to the veteran agricultural community. Participants will also learn how to navigate the FVC website, become a member and prepare for opportunities such as the Farmer Veteran Fellowship fun.
Participants will have opportunities throughout the workshop to ask questions, receive assistance with business planning and applications, and connect directly with agricultural professionals and resource providers.
Join us for three days of practical learning, individualized guidance, and networking designed to help you take the next steps toward building a successful and sustainable farm or ranch operation.
Brazos Central Appraisal District
Dana Horton with the Brazos Central Appraisal District will discuss agricultural land appraisal and property tax considerations, including agricultural use valuation and how veterans and disabled veterans may qualify for applicable property tax exemptions. Participants will also learn how to use Brazos CAD property records to research land ownership and identify potential leases or land purchases.
Limited spaces available, invite a friend and join us for three days of learning, networking, and fun.
The first 10 Active-Duty Military and Veteran applicants are eligible for a $362 stipend for attending and completing all three days. Please bring proof of status.
Event Dates, Times, and Locations
Day 1 – Wednesday - Friday, Feb. 17-19, 2027, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Building
Room 175
1470 William D. Fitch Pkwy
College Station, TX, 77845
Registration Link: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/agec-ev-062
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