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Current Programs


2007 – 28 funded competitive grants

2006 – 26 funded competitive grants

2005 – 26 funded competitive grants

2004 – 22 funded competitive grants

2003 – 10 funded competitive grants

2002 – 47 funded competitive, block, and women's grants

2002 – 13 funded women's grants

2002 – 21 funded competitive grants

 

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Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2006-07

Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2005-06

Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2004-05

Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2003-04

Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2002-03

Block Grants Funded in FY2002-03

Women's Grants Funded in FY2002-03

 

Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2006-07:

 
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Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Insurance Education Program for North Dakota
North Dakota State University
Dwight Aakre
North Dakota
$7,940
 
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Accessing Local Markets: Buyer/Seller Connections, the Key to Success
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Lois Federman
Wisconsin
$44,572
 
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Learning to Use Farm Financial Management Tools to Improve Profitability
Center for Farm Financial Management
Dale Nordquist
Minnesota
$47,847
 
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2007 Minnesota Canola Council Annual Conference/NMFTSAC Grass Seed Institute
Minnesota Canola Council
Jon Dockter
Minnesota
$5,500
 
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Commodity Marketing Education: Assisting Women to Increase Farm Profitability While Decreasing Price Risk
Purdue University
Kelly Easterday
Indiana
$10,000
 
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Managing Risk Through Computer Education For Farm and Green Industry Producers
Ohio State University
Beth Fausey
Ohio
$14,510
 
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Women Outreaching Women
Benton County Agricultural Extension District
Linda Fischer
Iowa
$45,000
 
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Women in Blue Jeans
Women in Blue Jeans, Inc.
Diana Goldammer
South Dakota
$15,050
 
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Farm Transition & Estate Planning: Build Your Exit Strategy
University of Minnesota
Gary Hachfield
Minnesota
$22,405
 
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Returning to the Farm – River Falls
University of Wisconsin
Gregg Hadley
Wisconsin
$20,853
 
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Annie's Project – Education for Farm Women
University of Illinois
Ruth Hambleton
Illinois
$24,000
 
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Andy's Project – Computer Education for Farmers
University of Illinois
Ruth Hambleton
Illinois
$8,500
 
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Risk Management Education for Agri-Tourism
Iowa State University
Raymond Hansen
Iowa
$31,750
 
 
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Educating Women on Human Risk for the Farm's Sake
Purdue University
Stacy Herr
Indiana
$46,875
 
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Facilitating Direct Markets for Farmers
Renewing the Countryside
Jan Joannides
Minnesota
$29,926
 
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Transition Planning Assistance for Kansas (TPAK)
Kansas State University
Rodney Jones
Kansas
$50,000
 
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Computerizing Your Farming Operation
Farmer's Cooperative
Douglas Lewis
Nebraska
$19,977 
 
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Livestock Insurance Education Program for North Dakota
North Dakota State University
Tim Petry
North Dakota
$11,892
 
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Annie's Project - Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Margaretha Rudstrom
Minnesota
$42,406
 
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South Dakota Annie's Project
South Dakota State University
Robin Salverson
South Dakota
$23,438
 
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Got Profit? Accrual Accounting an Important First Step
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Stanley Schraufnagel
Wisconsin
$25,921
 

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Commodity Marketing
Central Community College
Duane Waddle
Nebraska
$10,000
 
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Finding Individual Solutions for Cow/Calf Producers Through Production and Financial Analyses
South Dakota State University
Julie Walker
South Dakota
$25,939
 
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Annie's Project Women Marketing Grain
Mahaska County Agricultural Extension District
Bob Wells
Iowa
$12,980
 
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Iowa Missouri Women' Risk Management Education
Mahaska County Agricultural Extension District
Bob Wells
Iowa
$31,267
 
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Profitable Grain Marketing
Mahaska County Agricultural Extension District
Bob Wells
Iowa
$10,228
 
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Annie's Project-Ohio's Risk Management Education for Farm Women
Ohio State University
Julia Woodruff
Ohio
$33,064
 
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Teaching Management Skills to Young Dairy Producers
Ohio State University
Chris Zoller
Ohio
$50,209

Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2005-06:

   

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Annie's Project North and South
North Dakota State University Extension
Dwight Aakre
North Dakota
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Farming... The Next Generation - Building
Farm Linking and Succession Education Programs

National Farm Transition Network
John Baker
Multi-state
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Reducing Barriers to Modernize Dairy Operations
Through Addressing Production, Legal,
Environmental, and Public Relations Risks

University of Wisconsin
Kevin Bernhardt
Wisconsin
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Opportunities in Organic Sweetpotato Production
Kansas State University
Edward Carey
Kansas
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Executive Summary:
Managing Risks Through Peer to Peer Learning Groups:
An Asset-Based Approach to Innovation And Growth

University of Wisconsin Extension
Andrew Dane
Wisconsin
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Reducing Risks Through Cross-Cultural Learning Networks
Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture
Daniel Dermitzel
Kansas
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Northern Indiana Farm Fresh Direct Marketing Program
Purdue University Extension Kosciusko County
Kelly Easterday
Indiana
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Helping Producers Design Harvesting Systems
Iowa State University
William Edwards
Iowa
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Understanding the Use of Certification to
Add Value and Manage Production, Marketing, and Other Risks:
A Program for Michigan Apple, Cherry and Asparagus Growers

Cooperative Development Services(CDS)
James Ennis
Minnesota
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Overall Women Conference - A Conference for Today's Rural Women
Iowa State University
Linda Fisher
Iowa
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Executive Summary:
Cooperation as a Risk Management Tool
for Small and medium Sized Farmers

Iowa State University
Roger Ginder
Iowa
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Executive Summary:

Andy's Project -
Computer Education for Those Left Behind by the Computer Age

University of Illinois Extension
Ruth Hambleton
Illinois
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Annie's Project Bi-State - Risk Management
Education for Farm Women

University of Illinois Extension
Ruth Hambleton
Illinois
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Empowering New and Diversifying Farmers
University of Missouri
Mary Hendrickson
Missouri
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Transitioning to Organic Dairy in the Upper Midwest
Iowa Institute of Cooperatives
Dave Holm
Iowa
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Marketing Opportunities for Goat Producers
Iowa State University
Mary Holz-Clause
Iowa
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Satellite Center
University of Illinois
Scott Irwin
Illinois
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Border Line Risk Management Education
Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation District
Camie Janikowski
North Dakota
Click Here

   
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Estate Planning Education in the Sandhills and
Surrouding Area

University of Nebraska
Jay Jenkins
Nebraska
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Executive Summary:

Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Education
For Livestock Producers and Insurance Agents

University of Nebraska
Darrell Mark
Nebraska
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Building for the Successful Transition of Your Agricultural Business
Ohio State University
David Marrison
Ohio
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Emailed Risk Advisories for Crop Producers
University of Missouri
Ray Massey
Missouri
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Southeast Wisconsin Farm and Food Network (SWFFN):
The Farmer/Chef Connection

University of Wisconsin Kenosha and Racine Counties Extension
Rose Skora
Wisconsin
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CRAFTing Farmers Project of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
CSA Learning Center
Tom Spaulding
Illinois
Click Here

   
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Training Michigan Dairy Producers to Use
Comprehensive and Quantitative Risk Management Tools

Michigan State University Extension
Craig Thomas
Michigan
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Annie's Project Iowa-Missouri
Mehaska County Agricultural Extension District
Bob Wells
Iowa
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Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2004-05:

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Organic Marketing for Producers
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Joan Benjamin
Missouri
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Beginning Farmer Program Reduces Risks in New States
Land Stewardship Project
Karen Stettler
Minnesota
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Hmong Risk Management Agricultural Education
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.
Renee Walz
Wisconsin
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Heart of the Farm Conference Series
University of Wisconsin – Center for Dairy Profitability
Jenny Vanderlin
Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Ag Link
University of Wisconsin – Center for Dairy Profitability
Jenny Vanderlin
Wisconsin
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Joint WI RME Project for Fresh Market Apple, Berry , & Vegetable Producers
Wisconsin Apple Growers Association

Anna Maenner
Wisconsin

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Growing Great Farm Families
South Dakota Farm Bureau
Wayne Smith

South Dakota
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Multi-Regional Women in Agricultural Conference
South Dakota State University
Stacy Hadrick
South Dakota
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Agricultural Marketing and Financial Seminars
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Chris Henney
Ohio
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Annie's Project
American Small Farm Association
Kristi Ford
State: Ohio
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Organizing the Risk Management Toolbox
University of Nebraska
Darrell Mark
Nebraska
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Satellite Center for the Development of a Risk Management Internet
University of Illinois
Scott Irwin
Illinois
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Farm/Ranch Transfer: How to Start, How to Retire
Center for Rural Affairs
Michael Holton
Nebraska
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Nebraska Annie’s Project
University of Nebraska
Meg Klosterman Kester
Nebraska
Click Here

   
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Rural Women in America
Bowman/Slope Conservation District
Camie Janikowski
North Dakota
Click Here

   
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Executive Summary:

Golden Age Farming
University of MIssouri
Mary Sobba
Missouri
Click Here

   
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Executive Summary:

Planning for Success: A Business Plan Guide for Latino and Other Minority Farmers
University of Missouri
Jose Garcia
Missouri
Click Here

   
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Farm Transfer & Estate Planning for MN Farm Families
University of Minnesota
Kent Olson
Minnesota
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Minnesota and North Dakota Risk Management Education & Discussion
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers
Tara Gillespie
Minnesota
Click Here

   
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Bridging Brown County FARM Team
Bridging Brown County Food, Agriculture, & Rural Marketing Team
Rob Anderson
Minnesota
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Labor Risks in Pork Production
Michigan State University
Vera Bitsch
Michigan
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2006 Midwest Women In Agriculture Conference: North & South
Purdue University
Kelly Easterday
Indiana
Click Here

   
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Executive Summary:

Annie’s Project Iowa-Missouri Phase II
Mehaska County Agricultural Extension District
Bob Wells
Iowa
Click Here

   
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Interactive Agri-Entrepreneurial Tools for Assessing Business Development Risks
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Mary Holz-Clause
Iowa
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A Comprehensive Risk Management Initiative for Amish and Mennonite Growers of High-Value Crops in Eastern Iowa
Agricultural Marketing and Financial Seminars
Mark Gleason
Iowa
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Risk Management: Integrating Insurance and Marketing Strategies
Iowa State University
William Edwards
Iowa
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Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2003-04:

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Organic Certification Training for Producers
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Joan Benjamin
Missouri
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Executive Summary:
The Post-Harvest Marketing Challenge
University of Minnesota
Bob Craven
Minnesota
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Minnesota Canola Council RMA Education
Minnesota Canola Council
Jon Dockter
Minnesota
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Executive Summary:
Agricultural Management E-School: the Second Mile
Iowa State University
William Edwards
Iowa
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Executive Summary:
Empowering Latino Producers Through Risk Management Education
and Networking

University of Missouri
Jose Garcia
Missouri
Click Here
   
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Executive Summary:
A Training Program on Human Risk Management for Producers Using
Latino Labor Force

University of Missouri
Jose Garcia
Missouri
Click Here
   
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Executive Summary:
Communication Skills Support Farm Transfer Success
University of Wisconsin– Iowa County
Rhonda Gildersleeve
Wisconsin
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Executive Summary:
Potato Risk Management Education
North Dakota State University
Cole Gustafson
North Dakota
Click Here
   
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Executive Summary:
Three-State Women in Agriculture Human Risk Management
Project

South Dakota State University
Stacey Hadrick
South Dakota
Click Here
   
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Executive Summary:
Women iManaging the Farm: Reducing Your Risk
Kansas Association of Wheat Growers
Dana Hoffman
Esther Maddux
State: Kansas
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Quality Management Systems (QMS) Training: Managing Risk in
Today’s Agricultural Marketplace

Iowa State University Extension Value Added Agriculture
Mary Holz-Clause
Iowa
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Satellite Center
University of Illinois
Scott Irwin
Illinois
Click Here

   
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Rural Women in America Conference
Bowman/Slope Soil Conservation District
Camie Janikowski
Kay Anderson
North Dakota
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Executive Summary:

Heart of the farm – Phase II Annie’s Project
University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension
Joy Kirkpatrick
Wisconsin
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Executive Summary:

2004 Producer Education on Post-Harvest Strategies
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Ed Kordick
Iowa
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Executive Summary:

Human Resource Risk and Contingency Planning
Purdue University
Maria Marshall
Indiana
Click Here

   
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Executive Summary:

E-Learning Approaches to Human Resource Management for
Pork Producers
National Pork Board
David Meisinger
Iowa
Click Here

   
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Peer-Based Risk Management Education for Farmers who
Practice Managed Grazing

Grass Works, Inc.
Paul Nehring
Pam Herdrich
Wisconsin
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Illinois Wheat Women
Illinois Wheat Association
James Quinton
Illinois
Click Here

   
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Establishing Vineyards as an Alternative to Tobacco Production
University of Wisconsin - Vernon County
Timothy Rehbein
Wisconsin
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Executive Summary:

Mid U.S. Honey Producers – Honeybee Risk Management
Program

Mid U.S. Honey Producer
Gary Reynolds
Greg Stephens
Kansas
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Winning the Game - Dairy
University of Minnesota
Margaretha Rudstrom
Minnesota
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Executive Summary:

Food Marketing Essentials: From Product to Profit
Organization: Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection
Lisa Stout
Wisconsin
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Annie’s Project – Iowa Missouri
Iowa State University
Bob Wells
Mary Sobba
Iowa & Missouri
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Competitive Grant Projects Funded in FY2001-03:

Competitive grant awards were approved by CSREES on March 18, 2002.

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Ag Risk Management Education in Iowa and Nebraska
Russell Consulting Group
Moe Russell
Iowa
Iowa and Nebraska
Production & Marketing Risks – Corn & Soybeans

   
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Ag Marketing Education Illinois- Missouri
Ag Marketing Education, Inc
Keith Allen
Missouri
Illinois and Missouri
Production & Marketing Risks – Cotton, Corn, Rice, Soybeans, Dairy, Beef

   
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Pilot Livestock Revenue Insurance Producer Education
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Ed Kordick
Iowa
Iowa
Production & Marketing Risks – Hogs

   
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Market Advantage 2002 Conference & Related Educational
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Ed Kordick
Iowa
Iowa
Financial Risks

   
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Heart of the Farm – Extension Education for Farm Women
University of Wisconsin
Kimberly Zeuli
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Production, Marketing, Financial, Human, and Legal

   
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Agricultural Risk Management E-School
Iowa State University
William Edwards
Iowa
Iowa
Production, Marketing, Financial, Human, and Legal

   
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Diagnosis and Management of Risks in Personnel
Michigan State University
Vera Bitsch
Michigan
Michigan
Human Risks

   
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Helping Farm Families Discuss Their Farm Future
University of Minnesota
Vernon Eidman
Minnesota
Minnesota
Human and Financial Risks

   
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Value Added Conference:Bringing Profit Back to the Farm
River Country Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc
Heather Amundson
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Financial and Marketing Risks
   
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