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1A:Agriculture
Citizenship
(Isabella Chism, IN Farm Bureau 2nd V. Pres.)
In today's political climate it is imperative that we have a plan in
place for protecting and promoting the farm for the next generation.
Although you will not walk away with a plan because one size does
not fit all we will look at some things that every farm should have
in place; PR plan, community involvement plan, good neighbor policy
and events as well as social media and educational components.
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2A:
Forest Management Economics and Benefits
(Lenny
Farlee, Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Specialist)
This presentation will provide information on forest product
markets, responsible forest management practices, considerations for
selling timber, and who can help you plan and practice effective
forest management on your property.
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1B:Making
Marketing Decisions for your Farm
(Corinne
Alexander, Purdue Agriculture Economics Extension Specialist)
With the current state of the agriculture
commodities market, thinking through marketing decisions is very
important for farming operations. In this session you will get an
update on agriculture markets and look into marketing strategies for
your farm.
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2B:
Farm Works:
Taking the Stress out of Data
(Jamie
Ordway, Farm Works Software)
Farm Works Software offers a complete range of solutions for the
field and farm office.
You will be shown a variety of software modules that can be
integrated to provide one management solution for your farm.
With the expansion of Connected Farm™
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your field and farm office is now seamlessly—and wirelessly—linked.
Connected Farm™
utilizes
wireless technology to transfer data, manage vehicle movement, and
provide high accuracy RTK.
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1C:
Gardening for the Health of It
(Teresa
Witkoske, Purdue Extension Educator-Wabash County)
The only thing healthier than eating fresh fruits and vegetables is
growing them! Gardening provides you and your family opportunities
to improve mental, spiritual and physical health while increasing
quality family time.
Whether you are a large or hobby gardener we’ll explore ways to reap
the health benefits of gardening.
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2C:
Healthy Life Style, a Healthy Heart
(Barbara Welty, Elkhart County Health Department Health Promotion
Specialist)
We all strive to have a healthier lifestyle. This session can help
us achieve this goal by sharing information on basic nutrition,
portion control, label reading, eating healthy on a budget and
physical activity.
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1D:
Estate Basics
(Ken
Roney, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Manager for Advanced Sales)
Learn about various obstacles people encounter when preparing their
estate, such as how property passes to benefactors, probate, and
various taxes that may be encountered. In addition, common legal
tools and strategies that people use to prepare their estates will
be discussed.
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2D:Are
you “left out” in the field when it comes to Crop Insurance?
(Sara
Davis, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America Senior Crop Ins.
Specialist)
How to simplify and understand crop insurance. What are the
changes for the 2012 crop year? What is a unit? How are prices
determined? What are the benefits of crop insurance and who
can I turn to for help?
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Bonus
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BA. Maximizing on the Generations in your
Farming Operation
(Amanda
Smith, Purdue Extension Educator-Fountain County)
This session looks closely at the generations
currently living in the United States. Often, they are similar and
different in terms of their upbringing, priorities, talents,
frustrations, and joys. These differences can be used to further the
mission of your family farm.
Tools presented will help you identify the differences in the
generations involved in your operation while giving you numerous of
ideas on how to pull the generations together for progress.
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3A. Understanding the Numbers behind Forage Tests
(Elysia
Berry, Purdue Extension Educator-DeKalb County)
With the cost of feed not getting any cheaper,
many producers are looking to forages to help supplement feeding
costs. The presentation will help you understand the
importance of having hay tests done, how to do them, and what all
the numbers mean when you get the test back. By understanding
those numbers, adjustments can be made to your haying schedules and
feeding rations to get the most out of your hay.
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BB. Travel Indiana
(Cindy
Barnett, Purdue Extension Educator-Whitley County)
As you think about your next vacation or weekend get-away, consider
a stay-cation and stay close
to home. This program
will discuss sites to see, must eats, lodging, transportation and
resources to plan your next Indiana vacation.
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3B.
Grain Bin Safety
(Steve
Wettschurack, Certified Farm Accident Instructor, Purdue University)
Grain storage in bins can lead to risks for farmers working with the
grain bins. Some of the hazards include engulfment, entanglement,
falls, electrocution and explosions. Following proper safety
techniques and maintenance of grain bins will help to decrease the
risk of accidents.
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BC. Northwest IN Purdue Local Food Group
(NW
Indiana Purdue Extension Educator Team)
Purchasing food from local sources has become more popular with
consumers and leads to opportunities for farmers to sell their
products locally. This session will share some techniques on what
some producers are doing in NW Indiana.
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3C. Women and Depression - Building Resilience
(Jim
Starkey and Barbara Welty, Elkhart County Health Department Health
Promotion Specialists)
This session features information on stress
and depression issues especially for women in rural areas. Skills in
reducing the impact of stress and depression to retain and
strengthen a positive mental outlook on life will be emphasized.
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3D. What is that? Said the Farmer: A primer on
the pieces of your succession plan.
(Angela
Gloy, Purdue Ag Economics Ext. Specialist)
Buy-sell agreements: the how and why it’s so
important, basic terms of the agreement, room of creativity.
Business entity agreement: the trade-offs of different structures
under different scenarios. Operating agreements: who does what,
when, and why.
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4A.
Pesticide Safety for the Whole Family
(Fred
Whitford, Coordinator Purdue Pesticide Programs)
Pesticide safety is the responsibility of
every member of the farm family. Tips will be shared on how you can
better safeguard your family. Learn more about pesticides and how to
keep your family safe from pesticide exposure. Finally, you will
learn the truth about the question, “Are pesticides harmful?”
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5A. Apiculture: Bee Keeping
(Roy
Ballard, Purdue Extension Educator-Hancock County)
This session will introduce participants with little or no knowledge
of beekeeping to some of the basics of bee biology, products of the
hive, equipment and seasonal hive management.
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4B.
Anti-Cancer Action
(Karen
Richey, Purdue Extension Educator-Marshall County)
Exploring the dietary approach of anti-cancer
foods is one of the hottest topics in health today.
Anti-Cancer Action addresses what inhibits and activates
immune cell production, and the principal influencing factors on
inflammation.
Anti-Cancer Action will address the little changes that make a big
difference. The focus
will look at dietary factors, called anti-promoter, which slow
cancer growth.
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5B. Selecting Hybrids that Work for your Farm
Fields
(Greg
Bossaer, Purdue Extension Educator-White County)
Deciding what corn variety works best on your farm is a big
management decision. In this session you will learn how to match
corn varieties to your soil, benefits of seed treatments and special
traits and how to use resources available to assist with your
decision.
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4C.
The Perils, Pitfalls and Perks of Estate Planning
(Jane
Herlong)
Jane has first-hand experience with family financial planning.
Jane’s husband Thomas who farmed for many years, consults
with farm families regarding estate planning matters helping them to
make wise decisions for the future.
Jane shares her experience both as a daughter of a farmer and
wife of a farmer and Financial Planner.
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5C. Couponing 101
(Chris
Peterson, Retired Teacher)
Chris grew up with a couponing Mother and the family never went to
the store or out to eat without the benefit of coupons. She
will share her experiences of what works and why it works, also how
the internet has made couponingmore efficient. Learn how she manages
her coupon system and more of personal coupon
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4D. Working with your Lender
(Lynn
Lambert, CPA at Lambert, Lanoue & Smoker)
Lending practices have changed dramatically and are you prepared to
renew your current loans, to request an increase in financing to
expand your operation and to discuss a workout plan.
Understand current lending practices and the use of financial
information and rations. Bring a calculator!
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5D.
Understanding Indiana Inheritance Tax as an Executor of
an Estate
(Lynn
Lambert, CPA at Lambert, Lanoue and Smoker)
Do I have to pay Indiana inheritance tax too? Learn more
about the financial information needed to file an
Indiana
inheritance tax return, will you have to pay this tax
and the responsibilities of the executor.
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What Consumers Want: Technology fighting for a Change to Feed the
World
Pam Boocher
A growing wave of food insecurity threatens more than 1 billion
people around the world, and the number of malnourished could grow
staggeringly as the population reaches 9 billion by mid-century.
Solutions exist today to help meet food needs, but consumers don’t
want technology used in food production. Right?
Pam Boocher, Senior Marketing Associate from Elanco, will explore
this modern myth that consumers don’t want modern, efficient
technology used in food production. To better understand
consumer opinions, Elanco commissioned a research review of 27
studies
accounting for more than 97,000 consumers in 26 countries to further
analyze this trend. The results may surprise you.
It’s time to call a truce to the debate on the role of technology in
sustainable food production and assure the 3 Basic Rights its use
can afford.
Wednesday Lunch
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Women in Agriculture Making A Difference Globally
Have you ever wondered what agriculture is like in other countries
and the role women play? Or what is grown in other regions of the
world? During this program, a team of Extension Educators will be
giving the inside look to Costa Rican agriculture and the role women
play in agriculture production and leadership in APOT (an
association of organic producers in the Turrialba Region of Costa
Rica). Come and learn how coffee is processed, how chocolate goes
from bean to what we eat and how many tropical fruits are grown.
Wednesday Evening Session
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"Queen of American Agriculture"
Dr. Whitford shares highlights of Virginia Claypool Meredith's role
in Indiana history as an early pioneer of women’s involvement in
agriculture. She was
directly involved in managing the affairs of a large and
prosperous farm in east-central Indiana. While striving to change
society's expectations for women, she also gave voice to the
important role of women in the home. A lifetime of dedication made
Virginia Meredith "the most remarkable woman in Indiana" and the
"Queen of American Agriculture." Meredith was also an integral part
of the history of Purdue University. You will enjoy learning how her
accomplishments helped us to achieve a conference dedicated to farm
women in 2012.
Thursday
Morning Session
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