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  • 2022 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference

    Join us in Omaha at the 2022 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference!

    The 2022 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference will bring together public and private sector educators, crop insurance agents, lenders, and other agricultural professionals to share ongoing and emerging successful risk management education efforts that target agricultural producers and their families. Conference participants will learn about what is working to help producers effectively manage the financial, production, marketing, legal and human risks associated with their agribusinesses.  This conference will be held in-person in Omaha on March 29-31, 2022. 2022 ERME National Conference

  • 2019 National Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit

    The Summit provides a unique networking opportunity for direct agricultural market practitioners to form new partnerships and learn new business strategies that can improve the performance of their farms and businesses.

    The Summit features resources to assist market managers, direct marketing farmers, and agribusinesses as well as practitioners or technical assistance providers in understanding and enhancing direct marketing efforts. Summit attendees represent diverse backgrounds from public and private sector representing farmers, academics, entrepreneurs, service providers, mission-focused investors, business operators, community practitioners, students, consultants, and government employees from state and Federal agencies.

    The Summit focus on “Entrepreneurship Opportunities Across the Food Value Chain” focusing on direct to consumer markets, local food systems and value added technical assistance. Experts and resources from the public and private sector will be highlighted throughout the 3-day event. This year’s conveners include:

    • USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
    • Farm Credit
    • MarketMaker and the Global Food Agricultural Network
    • University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
    • Illinois Farm Bureau
    • Agricultural Marketing Resource Center at Iowa State University
    • Farmers Market Coalition

    2019 National Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit