Ag In Uncertain Times

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Ag in Uncertain Times is a series of 17 webinars offered since June 2009, featuring 40 separate speakers/presentations. Each webinar was presented in a live event but was also recorded for later presentation opportunities. Additional presentations are being planned now for Spanish-speaking audiences.

The presentations addressed 5 major topic areas:
– Operating in the face of uncertain credit
– Operating in the face of uncertain markets
– Families facing uncertainty in agriculture
– Operating in Risky Environments
– Managing Ag Enterprises in Uncertain Times

Each topic area addressed 3 Essential questions:
– Where are we?
– Where do we want to go?
– How do we get there?

More information on the topics covered and speakers is available (for free) at http://AgInUncertainTimes.FarmManagement.org.

The recorded webinars may be embedded into a PowerPoint show or presented in their entirety. The last Ag In Uncertain Times webinar discussed how a person might use these materials for further instruction. In addition, a wiki page was created with specific instructions on how you can do this yourself. For detailed instructions see: http://farmmanagement.org/Wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Ag+In+Uncertain+Times&structure=Webinars

Managing Ag Enterprises in Uncertain Times: How Do We Get There?

Pulling it All Together

The links below are to the recorded session of the Ag In Uncertain Times December 16th^th webinar. Clicking on the icon for either the video or audio-only version will stream the recording to your location. Download and start times will vary depending on your connection speed. Please be patient, as there may be a delay before the video start button appears on the screen.

Sections for this webinar include:

* Introduction and Background information- Emcee Ramiro Lobo
* Speakers:
   John Nelson on Enhancing Your Educational Efforts
   Trent Teegerstrom on Getting and Using the Information and Tools
   Jon Newkirk on What Have We Learned?
* Q & A session and Closing Comments

Webinar Opening Comments- Emcee Ramiro Lobo
John Nelson on Enhancing Your Educational Efforts
Trent Teegerstrom on Getting and Using the Information and Tools
Jon Newkirk on What Have We Learned?
Q & A following speaker presentations
Compliation of the ENTIRE webinar audio

Below are links to the PowerPoint slides presented by today’s speakers addressing Pulling it All Together.

Presenters include:
* John Nelson on Enhancing Your Educational Efforts
* Trent Teegerstrom on Getting and Using the Information and Tools
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* Jon Newkirk on What Have We Learned?

Click on the presenter’s name to access the PowerPoint presentation.

Recordings of the webinar presentations will be posted once they have been compiled under a separate listing.

If you make presentations, provide education or training, and want to include excellent information from a range of experienced and knowledgeable individuals, this is a webinar you will not want to miss. Wednesday’s Ag In Uncertain Times webinar will focus on the wealth of materials that are valuable to assist farm and ranch families for getting through these “uncertain times”.

The Ag In Uncertain Times team will demonstrate how to access the materials that are available on the web, how to integrate them into a presentation, and take the mystery out of how to make the best use of web based materials in educational programs.

To Participate Live in the Webinars: (no pre-registration is required – first come – 500 seats available)

Equipment you will need: A computer that has a set of speakers and a high speed internet connection (LAN, DSL/Cable Modem, High speed wireless).

Link to access the live webinar at:
http://www.msuextensionconnect.org/aginuncertaintimesenglish/
This web link opens a screen that has the “Enter as a Guest” option selected. Use this option and enter your name and then click on the “Enter Room” button.

The start time for all webinars in this series is 9 AM Pacific, 10 AM Mountain, 11 AM Central, and 12 noon Eastern. Please log on a few minutes early to view information about how to ask presenters questions and to make sure your audio is working.

Prior to the meeting date and time, test your computers ability to communicate with the system we will use. Visit the link below and then click on the “Test Your Internet Connectivity” link on the right hand edge of this page. Follow the instructions provided.

Managing Ag Enterprises in Uncertain Times: Where Do We Want To Go?

Resources Available from the Regional Centers for Risk Management Education

The links below are to the recorded session of the Ag In Uncertain Times December 9th^th webinar. Clicking on the icon for either the video or audio-only version will stream the recording to your location. Download and start times will vary depending on your connection speed. Please be patient, as there may be a delay before the video start button appears on the screen.

Sections for this webinar include:

* Introduction and Background information- Emcee Jon Newkirk
* Speakers:
   Jon Newkirk – Western Center for Risk Management Education, Washington State University Extension
   HL Goodwin – Director of the Southern Risk Management Education Center, University of Arkansas
   Don Tilmon – Northeast Center for Risk Management Education, University of Delaware
   Dave Goeller – Director of the North Central Center for Risk Management Education, University of Nebraska
   Bob Craven – Center for Farm Financial Management and Digital Risk Management Education Center, University of Minnesota
* Q & A session and Closing Comments

Webinar Opening Comments- Emcee Jon Newkirk
Jon Newkirk on the Western Center for Risk Management Education
HL Goodwin on the Southern Risk Management Education Center
Don Tilmon on the Northeast Center for Risk Management Education
Dave Goeller on the North Central Center for Risk Management Education
Bob Craven on the Center for Farm Financial Management and Digital Risk Management Education Center
Q & A following speaker presentations
Compliation of the ENTIRE webinar audio

Below are links to the PowerPoint slides presented by today’s speakers addressing the topic:
Managing Ag Enterprises in Uncertain Times: where do we want to go?
Resources Available from the Regional Centers for Risk Management Education

Presenters include:
* HL Goodwin – Director of the Southern Risk Management Education Center, University of Arkansas
* Dave Goeller – Director of the North Central Center for Risk Management Education, University of Nebraska
* Jon Newkirk – Western Center for Risk Management Education, Washington State University Extension
* Don Tilmon – Northeast Center for Risk Management Education, University of Delaware
* Bob Craven – Center for Farm Financial Management and Digital Risk Management Education Center, University of Minnesota
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Click on the presenter’s name to access the PowerPoint presentation.

Recordings of the webinar presentations will be posted once they have been compiled under a separate listing.

Resources Available from the Regional Centers for Risk Management Education

Risk Management Funding and Other Resources for each region of US agriculture will be presented, with a panel on how to access these resources.

Speakers:
* HL Goodwin, Director of the Southern Risk Management Education Center, University of Arkansas,
* Dave Goeller, Director of the North Central Center for Risk Management Education, University of Nebraska
* Jon Newkirk, Western Center for Risk Management Education, Washington State University Extension
* Don Tilmon, Northeast Center for Risk Management Education, University of Delaware
* Bob Craven , Center for Farm Financial Management and Digital Risk Management Education Center, University of Minnesota

December 16 – Pulling it All Together 90 minutes
* Education and training ideas on using the wealth of information available from the Ag in uncertain times . . . Webinar series.

To Participate Live in the Webinars: (no pre-registration is required – first come – 500 seats available)

Equipment you will need: A computer that has a set of speakers and a high speed internet connection (LAN, DSL/Cable Modem, High speed wireless).

Link to access the live webinar at:
http://www.msuextensionconnect.org/aginuncertaintimesenglish/
This web link opens a screen that has the “Enter as a Guest” option selected. Use this option and enter your name and then click on the “Enter Room” button.

The start time for all webinars in this series is 9 AM Pacific, 10 AM Mountain, 11 AM Central, and 12 noon Eastern. Please log on a few minutes early to view information about how to ask presenters questions and to make sure your audio is working.

Prior to the meeting date and time, test your computers ability to communicate with the system we will use. Visit the link below and then click on the “Test Your Internet Connectivity” link on the right hand edge of this page. Follow the instructions provided.

Managing Ag Enterprises in Uncertain Times: where are we?

The links below are to the recorded session of the Ag In Uncertain Times December 2nd^th webinar. Clicking on the icon for either the video or audio-only version will stream the recording to your location. Download and start times will vary depending on your connection speed. Please be patient, as there may be a delay before the video start button appears on the screen.

Sections for this webinar include:

* Introduction and Background information- Emcee Jon Newkirk
* Speaker:
    Jason R. Henderson – How is the Ag Risk Environment Changing?

Webinar Opening Comments- Emcee Jon Newkirk
Jason Henderson on How is the Ag Risk Environment Changing?
Q&A and Closing Comments
Compliation of the ENTIRE webinar audio

Below are links to the PowerPoint slides presented by today’s speakers addressing the topic: Managing Ag Enterprises in Uncertain Times: Where Are We?

Presenters include:
* Jason R. Henderson – How is the Ag Risk Environment Changing?
Branch Executive and Vice President
Omaha Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
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Click on the links above to access the PowerPoint presentation.

Recordings of the webinar presentations will be posted once they have been compiled under a separate listing.

December 2 – Where Are We? 90 minutes
How is the Ag Risk Environment Changing?
Jason R. Henderson
Branch Executive and Vice President
Omaha Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Also appearing on the December 2nd webinar will be Jon Newkirk, a Washington State University Extension Economist. Jon will draw the key messages together from the Ag in uncertain times . . . webinar series and challenge participants to be proactive during these uncertain economic times.

December 9 – Where Do We Want To Go? 90 minutes
Resources Available from the Regional Centers for Risk Management Education
* Risk Management Resources for each region of US agriculture will be presented, with a panel on how to access these resources.

December 16 – How Do We Get There? 90 minutes
Pulling it All Together
* Using the wealth of information available from the Ag in uncertain times . . . Webinar series.

To Participate Live in the Webinars: (no pre-registration is required – first come – 500 seats available)
Equipment you will need: A computer that has a set of speakers and a high speed internet connection (LAN, DSL/Cable Modem, High speed wireless).
Web link used for the entire series:
http://www.msuextensionconnect.org/aginuncertaintimesenglish/
This web link opens a screen that has the “Enter as a Guest” option selected. Use this option and enter your name and then click on the “Enter Room” button.

The start time for all webinars in this series is 9:00 am Pacific Standard time. Please log on a few minutes early to view information about how to ask presenters questions and to make sure your audio is working.

Prior to the meeting date and time, test your computers ability to communicate with the system we will use. Visit the link below and then click on the “Test Your Internet Connectivity” link on the right hand edge of this page. Follow the instructions provided.

http://www.farmmanagement.org/aginuncertaintimesenglish/

This link also connects you to all of the previous webinar presentations.

For additional information email, westrme@wsu.edu or call 509-477-2176.