Farm Office Live is Back!

By:  Barry Ward, David Marrison, Peggy Hall, Dianne Shoemaker, Julie Strawser – Ohio State University Extension

Farm Office Live returns this summer to provide the latest outlook and updates on ag law, farm management, ag economics, farm business analysis and other related issues. Targeted to farmers and agri-business stakeholders, our specialists digest the latest news and issues and present it in an easy-to-understand format.

The live broadcast is presented monthly. In months where two shows are scheduled, one will be held in the morning and one in the evening. Each session is recorded and posted on the OSU Extension Farm Office YouTube channel for later viewing.

Current Schedule:

July 23 10:00 – 11:30 am   December 17 10:00 – 11:30 am
August 27 10:00 – 11:30 am January 19 7:00 – 8:30 pm
September 23 10:00 – 11:30 am January 21 10:00 – 11:30 am
October 13 7:00 – 8:30 pm February 16 7:00 – 8:30 pm
October 15 10:00 – 11:30 am February 18 10:00 – 11:30 am
November 17 7:00 – 8:30 pm March 16 7:00 – 8:30 pm
November 19 10:00 – 11:30 am March 18 10:00 – 11:30 am
December 15 7:00 – 8:30 pm April 20 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Topics we will discuss in upcoming webinars include:

  • Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
  • Legislative Proposals and Accompanying Tax Provisions
  • Outlook on Crop Input Costs and Profit Margins
  • Outlook on Cropland Values and Cash Rents
  • Tax Issues That May Impact Farm Businesses
  • Legal Trends for 2021
  • Legislative Updates
  • Farm Business Management and Analysis
  • Farm Succession & Estate Planning

Who’s on the Farm Office Team?  Our team features OSU experts ready to simplify farm management issues and make farm ownership less stressful.

  • Peggy Kirk Hall — agricultural law
  • Dianne Shoemaker — farm business analysis and dairy production
  • David Marrison — farm management
  • Barry Ward – farm management and tax

Register once at  https://go.osu.edu/farmofficelive and you will receive a reminder with your personal link to join each month.

The Farm Office is a one-stop shop for navigating the legal and economic challenges of agricultural production. For more information, visit https://farmoffice.osu.edu or contact Julie Strawser at strawser.35@osu.edu or call the Farm Office at 614.292.2433.