The Ohio State University Extension has scheduled two seminars in western Ohio for Agricultural Lenders. The dates are Tuesday, October 24 th at the Hancock County Extension office in Findlay and Wednesday, October 25 th at the Champaign County Extension office in Urbana. Topics which will be covered at these seminars include:
Prospects for Success and Growth of an Ethanol Industry in Ohio – Ohio is poised to have several ethanol plants built in the next few years. As fuel prices drop, what is Ohio ‘s future in the ethanol industry? The speaker is Dr. Matt Roberts, Grain Marketing Specialist, with Ohio State University Extension. Dr Roberts has a strong background in the energy markets.
Ohio ‘s New Household Sewage Rules – The Ohio Department of Health plans to implement new septic rules in January of 2007 that could impact where houses are constructed in rural areas. The speaker is Jean Caudill of the Ohio Department of Health.
Production Costs on Ohio ‘s Dairy Farms – Dairy farmers in Ohio are experiencing low milk prices at a time when input costs have risen sharply. The speaker is Dr. Don Breece, State Farm Management Specialist, who tracts production costs on many Ohio dairy farms using the FINPACK program.
Lending to Farmers Who Contract With Large Livestock Farms – Ohio is experiencing rapid growth in the dairy industry and the swine industry. We’ll discuss the need for capitol for businesses such as custom manure hauling, livestock transportation, feed delivery, hay harvest and silage chopping. The speaker is Eric Dresbach, president of the Midwest Professional Nutrient Applicators Association.
Updated Farm Land Survey and Cash Rent Rates – Ohio State University Extension has recently released the new custom rate chart and also updated their survey of farm land prices. The speaker is Barry Ward, OSU Leader, Production Business Management.
Additional information and a registration form for the Ag Lender Seminars can be downloaded at http://putnam.osu.edu/natural_resources_environment/2006-ag-lender-seminar . You can also contact your local extension office and ask them to access the Ag Lender information on the Putnam County Extension office web site.