February 4 - 5, 2009 Swan Lake Resort Plymouth, Indiana - Purdue ...

Sessions 4& 5: Topics
4D: New Generation Agriculture - Creating a Trail of Unique Tastes
(Meredith Easley, Easley Winery; Indianapolis, IN)
In this session, vintner Meredith Easley will share how developing a new
marketing tool is breathing new life for the next generation of this established
agriculture enterprise. You will learn how the Indy Wine Trail got started, who
participates and why this joint effort will help sustain these Indy wineries in the
future. You will also learn about Easley Winery and features that set them apart
from other Indiana wineries.
Session 5
5A: Joining Together for a Common Good (Deb Trocha, Indiana
Cooperative Development Center)
Have you considered how joining others that share your common interests
might create a larger benefit for you? In this session, the value of creating
cooperatives including ownership, control and beneficiaries will be discussed.
Learn how joining a cooperative can put you at the center of your business.
5B: Arthritis & Agriculture (Paul Jones, Purdue University Breaking New
Ground)
Because of the physical nature of agricultural work, arthritis can have an
especially disabling effect on farmers and ranchers. While there is no cure for
arthritis, there are ways to manage the pain. This session will help you
understand arthritis and will share practical tips on protecting your joints,
managing stress, and modifying work practices. Learn about these changes
today to start improving your life tomorrow.
5C: Telling YOUR Story – Public Relations Training For Your
Operation (Liz Woodruff, American Dairy Association of Indiana & Dairy
and Nutrition Council) There’s an old saying you may have heard
before…”good fences make good neighbors.” While that might have been true
50 years ago, today – with less than 2 percent of the U.S. population involved in
agriculture – agriculture stakeholders must be more proactive in building good
relationships with their neighbors and community.
5D: New Generation Agriculture - Engaging Generations (University of
Illinois Cooperative Extension)
Generations on the farm is an important issue in today's ag communities, with
parents or grandparents still involved in the day-to-day business and the
younger generation wanting to do things differently. Engaging Generations will
help families and businesses better understand how to successfully
communicate across generational lines and how to recognize the value that all
generations bring to the table.
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Sessions 1 & 2: Topics
Session 1
1A: Margin Risk-Is it Manageable? (Dr. Corinne Alexander, Purdue
University, Agricultural Economics Specialist)
In the highly risky commodity marketing environment, managing key areas in
your operation can offer a different approach to alleviating risk. The objective of
this session is to provide you with some tips for better decision making to help
“lock in” profitable margins.
1B: Strong Women Stay Strong (Susie Neher, Purdue Extension,
Consumer and Family Sciences Educator)
Essential to staying strong and vital during older adulthood is participation in
regular strengthening exercises, which help to prevent osteoporosis and frailty
by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone. Feeling physically strong also
promotes mental and emotional health. Strength training exercises are easy to
learn, and they have been proven safe and effective through years of thorough
research. Come to this session and learn how strength training can enhance
your life.
1C: Have Idea...Need Cash (Dr. Maria Marshall, Purdue University,
Agricultural Economics Specialist)
Ideas for a new agricultural enterprise or agritourism venture seem to be easy
to identify, but the money to get started can create an immediate roadblock to
pursuing your dreams. This session will help you identify what types of
ventures qualify for grant funding, sources of grant dollars and other
alternatives for funding your venture.
1D: New Generation Agriculture - A Fresh Cut on a Family Tradition
(Nikki Royer, Royer Farm Fresh Meats; Clinton, IN)
Join this session to learn how Nikki and her husband Scott have taken the
family tradition of raising wholesome beef, lamb and pork to a new level. She
will share how they got started raising livestock and how they have made a
unique niche for themselves as new generation ag producers growing hormone
free, pasture raised product marketed through the internet and at local farmer’s
markets.
Session 2
2A: Pre-Gaming Your Estate Planning Consultation (Janet Bechman,
Purdue Extension Plan of Work and Accountability Coordinator)
As farm operators and ag business owners age and decide to retire, the
question of business transfer arises. Estate planning does not have to be
overwhelming. This session will help you understand the basic steps in estate
planning and help you organize your thoughts before talking to an estate
planning professional. Hands-on activities will help you get started thinking
about your plans.