The Tennessee Master Farm Manager focuses on solid business principals to help you better manage your operation. We will focus on helping you utilize resources on your farm efficiently.
Summer 2024 Sessions
Topics and Speakers
Live Zoom Webinars
June 18, 2024
Developing Business Plans for the Farm
Eryn Bell, Extension Specialist in Farm Management
June 20, 2024
Understanding and Creating Financial Statements Case Study
David Bilderback, Extension Specialist in Farm Management
June 25, 2024
Borrowing with higher interest rates and FSA Programs
Aaron Smith, Associate Professor and Extension Crops Marketing Specialist
June 27, 2024
Dodging the Iceberg: Tools for Effective Issues Management
Shelli Rampold, Assistant Professor
Pre-recorded Sessions
Creating a Budget to Understand Breakeven Cost
Tori Griffin, Extension Specialist in Farm Management
Tax Planning and Recordkeeping: What the Producer Needs to Know
Alan Galloway, Extension Specialist in Farm Management
Farm Transition Planning
Kevin Ferguson, Extension Specialist in Farm Management and MANAGE Coordinator
Does Your Lease Agreement Protect You?
Chris Clark, Professor and Executive Dean
Equipment Purchase Decision Process
Jon Walton, Lecturer, Agricultural and Resource Economics
Summer 2024 Course Information
Tennessee Master Farm Manager will focus on solid business principles and efficiently utilizing resources on the farm. The Summer Master Farm Manager Course will utilize a hybrid method, with both prerecorded videos and live webinars. Zoom based webinar sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights for two weeks starting June 18, 2024 at 7PM EST/6PM CST. Registered participants will be emailed a Zoom link and instructions the day before each session.
Watch the recordings as your schedule allows.
To complete the course, eight of the sessions must be completed.
Online registration is open now through June 18, 2024
For more information contact:
David Bilderback at
db@utk.edu or 865-200-4545
or
Kevin Ferguson at
kferguson@utk.edu or 615-898-7710
In-person Class Opportunities
Check back often to learn about in-person classes being offered.
TAEP Eligibility
Producers completing the Master Farm Manager certification will be eligible for 50% Cost Share for the following TAEP Programs:
Dairy Solutions, Genetics, Row Crop Solutions, Hay Storage, Hay Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Livestock Solutions, Permanent Working Structures, Agritourism, Fruits & Vegetables, Value-Added Production, Honey Bees, Horticulture & Poultry Growers
