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The Southern Risk Management Education Center

Empowering Producers to Manage Risks

The Southern Risk Management Education Center (SRMEC) was established at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture in 2009.  Funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), the SRMEC is one of four regional Extension Risk Management Education Centers located throughout the country.

Our mission is to educate farmers and ranchers to manage the unique risks of producing food for the world’s table.  The Southern Center, in conjunction with the other three regional Centers, conducts the Extension Risk Management Education Competitive Grants Program

News

Center Director Dr. Ron Rainey Named Farm Foundation Round Table Fellow...


DEADLINE APPROACHING:  The increased focus and interest on meat and poultry processing across the US has led to calls for additional processing capacity, particularly among small and midsized establishments.  Learn more about the 2023 Meat and Poultry Processing RFA now...


Immediate Relief for Financially Distressed FSA Farm Loan Borrowers...


The four regional Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Centers request applications for the Extension Risk Management Education Competitive Grants Program...


USDA’s Risk Management Agency taps Division of Agriculture for crop insurance analysis, stakeholder feedback...


The 2023 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference will bring together public and private sector educators, crop insurance agents, lenders, and other agricultural professionals...


SRMEC collaborates with 15 other universities to provide daily news for Southern farmers and producers...


The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has partnered with the Extension for Risk Management Education ...


Center Director Dr. Ron Rainey appointed to USDA Equity Commission...


 

Our Impact

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Who We Serve

The Southern Center serves Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The Center strives to build networks and relationships throughout the region with growers and industry stakeholders that are diverse and grassroots based.  Our ultimate goal is to deliver results by educating producers. 

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