Serving up a helping of knowledge for the next generation of agriculture, the Nov. 15 application deadline to participate in the second-annual MN Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop, which will take place Jan. 21-23, 2025, is fast approaching.
“The next generation of farmers is essential to our industry,” said Redwood County farmer Adam Guetter, a director with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA). “Without them, our progress comes to a standstill. That’s why this workshop is so valuable – we want to help young and beginning farmers lay the groundwork that will set them up for success.”
The Workshop, presented in partnership with MSGA and Profinium, is packed with panels and breakout sessions that are focused on relevant and practical topics for those early in their farming career.
Tentative workshop topics include:
- Building out financial statements
- Young, beginning and first-time loan options
- Getting it right: deductions vs. tax credits
- Grain marketing outlook and predicting trends for your farming operation
- The breakdown: crop insurance options
- Ag policy and why you should care
- Next generation succession planning
- Building a professional relationship with your landlord (even when it’s family)
Held in conjunction with the 2025 MN Ag Expo, participants will have ample opportunities to peruse the trade show floor and listen to keynote speakers, including The Shark Farmer and Machinery Pete.
“The MN Young & Emerging Farmer Workshop was a phenomenal experience that touched on many topics that farmers today need to be proficient at for the success of their careers, to care for their family farm legacy and to pass it down to the next generation,” said Hunter Pederson, who participated in the inaugural 2024 workshop. “If I could do this workshop again, I would sign up.”
As the premier title sponsor, Profinium is teaming up with MSGA to provide beginning farmers with a framework to guide them when making on-farm decisions.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association as we provide valuable information and expertise to beginning farmers in southern Minnesota,” Profinium CEO Joel Staehling said. “At Profinium, we believe that achieving dreams takes grit, determination, consistency and a commitment to constant learning. It’s an honor to support those getting started in their farming journey, and we’re excited to help them build strong foundations for their future success.”
A short application process will be required to be accepted into the workshop; requirements include being 21-45 years of age and actively crop farming in Minnesota. Applications, which close Nov. 15, will be reviewed and selected by Dec. 1, 2024, and maxed at 40 participants, after which a waitlist will become available. Participation is free with lodging expenses also covered.
The application link can be found here.
Source: Minnesota Soybean
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