Maintaining Farm Viability Through Volatile Times

25/02/2021 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 11
Maintaining Farm Viability Through Volatile Times

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"Maintaining Farm Viability Through Volatile Times" by Kevin Bernhardt, UW-Platteville & UW-ExtensionNavigating day-to-day operations on the farm can be extremely stressful and, even more so when farm viability needs to be evaluated and discussed. Kevin Bernhardt, Professor of Agribusiness at UW-Platteville and UW-Extension Farm Management Specialist, defines farm and economic viability, how it changes over time, and the key steps to maintaining the viability of your farm in this podcast episode. Experiencing a challenge on the farm? Contact the Wisconsin Farm Center! With more than a 50 years of agriculture experience collectively, the Wisconsin Farm Center team offers free and confidential financial planning services, mediation/arbitration, herd-based diagnostics, and more. They can be reached at 800-942-2474 or [email protected]. More information on programs and services are available at https://farmcenter.wi.gov. If you are experiencing increased stress, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or just need a welcoming ear to talk to, please contact the free and confidential pilot 24/7 WI Farmer Wellness Hotline at 888-901-2558 for immediate support. Ongoing in-person and tele-counseling sessions are also available by request.

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