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SUMMARY:Farming Where You Live Webinar Series Explores Farm Income
DESCRIPTION:The Farming Where You Live Webinar Series begins Sept. 17 with the first of four free online sessions for landowners and beginning farmers looking to generate income from farm or forest land. \nThe Farming Where You Live Webinar Series is a free online program from the University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture for landowners and beginning farmers who want to use farm or forest land productively. Sessions are scheduled for September 17\, September 24\, October 1\, and October 7\, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Attendees must preregister. \nThis series targets people who may own acreage and are deciding which agricultural or forestry enterprise makes sense for their property. It can also help beginning farmers evaluate land\, identify realistic income opportunities\, and better understand available resources. \nFarming Where You Live Webinar Series Focuses on Practical Land Use\nThis Webinar Series focuses on practical ways to assess existing land and consider how it might generate income. That may include agricultural enterprises\, forest-based opportunities\, or other uses that fit the landowner’s goals and available resources. \nFor many landowners\, the challenge is not simply deciding what they could do with a property. The harder question is whether an idea fits the land\, available labor\, the market\, and the time and money they are willing to invest. \nA program like this can help participants move from a general idea toward a more realistic plan. \n\n\nFarming Where You Live Webinar Series Can Help Beginning Farmers\nBeginning farmers often have to make several decisions at once\, including what to produce\, how much land they need\, and whether a proposed enterprise can support itself financially. \nThe series gives participants a chance to hear from agricultural professionals while thinking through those decisions before making larger investments. \nBecause the sessions are online\, farmers and landowners can participate from anywhere in the region without traveling. Participants may get more from the program by bringing questions about their own property and keeping notes on programs\, contacts\, or resources they want to investigate later. \nFarming Where You Live Webinar Series Runs Through October 7\nThe organizers schedule the final live session for October 7. \nLandowners and beginning farmers interested in the Farming Where You Live Webinar Series should register in advance and confirm the schedule and connection information before each session. The program may be especially useful for people with land available who are still figuring out what kind of farm or forest enterprise best fits their property\, resources\, and long-term goals. \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
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SUMMARY:Farming on Leased Land Webinar Looks at Farmland Access
DESCRIPTION:The Farming on Leased Land Webinar is scheduled for September 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. NC FarmLink and N.C. Cooperative Extension are organizing the online program for farmers and landowners interested in agricultural leases and access to farmland. \nFor beginning farmers in particular\, access to suitable land can be one of the biggest obstacles to starting or expanding an operation. Purchasing farmland may be out of reach\, especially for someone still building a customer base\, equipment inventory\, and farm income. \nLeasing can provide another route. It lets a farmer start using land without the immediate cost of buying property. However\, a lease works best when both the farmer and landowner understand what they are agreeing to from the beginning. \n\n\nFarming on Leased Land Webinar Covers Lease Agreements\nThis webinar covers strategies for finding farmland to lease\, best practices for lease agreements\, and ways landowners can connect with farmers looking for land. \nA good farmland lease involves more than agreeing on rent. Farmers and property owners may need to discuss who is responsible for fences\, buildings\, roads\, utilities\, and other infrastructure. They should also understand how long the lease will last and what happens if either party ends the agreement. \nWritten expectations can be especially important when a farmer plans to improve the property or needs several years to establish an enterprise. \nFarming on Leased Land Webinar Can Help Prevent Misunderstandings\nClear communication can prevent small disagreements from turning into serious problems. Farmers may want to discuss access to water\, equipment storage\, maintenance\, conservation practices\, and what types of agricultural activities the landowner will allow. \nThe webinar allows participants to think through those questions before agreeing. It may also help landowners understand what farmers need from a property to operate successfully. \nFarming on Leased Land Webinar Is Available Online\nBecause this Webinar is online\, farmers and landowners can participate from across the region without traveling. Participants may want to bring questions about their own leasing situations and take notes on resources or contacts they want to pursue afterward. \nAnyone planning to participate should check the event information before September 17 for registration instructions\, connection details\, and any schedule changes. \n\nRead our articles about educational opportunities here!
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