Beginning Farmer

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The Boots to Business Reboot for Farmers and Ranchers is part of the Boots to Business initiative, which supports veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship.

Online Business Training for Veteran Beginning Farmers and Ranchers on Sept. 30

September 27, 2024
This free online training is designed to help veterans explore ag business ownership, providing insights on starting and growing a farming or ranching enterprise, including business planning, financing and marketing.

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The Beginning Farmer and Rancher workshops offer valuable insight for individuals who are preparing to take over a family farm or ranch, or start a new venture in agriculture. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Workshop Offered in Valentine

September 26, 2024
This workshop is perfect for young farmers, ranchers and anyone interested in understanding their role in family operations.

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Two Nebraska Department of Agriculture programs, NextGen and Negotiations, are valuable resources for Nebraska producers seeking help as beginning farmers and ranchers, and to solve various operational setbacks, such as ag loan and credit issues, fence repairs, and more.

Cultivate Your Legacy: Nebraska Department of Ag Programs

July 11, 2024
A new webinar shares details on NDA's beginning farmer tax credit and the farm mediation programs.

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USDA to Host Beginning Farming and Ranching Webinar Series for Service Members, Veterans

April 16, 2024
This webinar series will provide service members, veterans and military spouses with critical USDA Beginning Farming and Ranching Program information that will better position attendees to enter ag careers.  

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USDA Provides Nearly $24M Boost for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

November 16, 2022
The funds will support projects that assist farmers and ranchers with managing capital, acquiring and managing land, and learning effective business and farming practices.

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NextGen Beginning Farmer Program Raises Net Worth Eligibility Requirement Effective Oct. 1

October 19, 2022
The net worth requirement for beginning farmer applicants is now up to $250,000. Deadline to apply for the 2022 income tax credit or personal property tax exemption is Nov. 1.

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Profitability vs. Feasibility and the Paradox of Purchasing Farmland

February 10, 2022
Center for Agricultural Profitability Director Larry Van Tassell explains how profitability and feasibility factor into purchasing farmland in today’s economic environment.

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Corn is harvested southeast of Lincoln Monday morning. Sept. 24, 2021. Photo by Craig Chandler

Nov. 8 Symposium to Focus on Resources for Young, Beginning and Small Farmers

October 29, 2021
A series of panel discussions with Nebraska farmers who are beginning traditional and non-traditional operations will be featured at the symposium. Deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 1.

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