Nebraska Extension’s efforts to assist farmers and ranchers to achieve profitable outcomes continue with a series of workshops that will offer tools and strategies to reduce risk exposure associated with cattle marketing and forage production.

In November and December, Extension specialists and educators will conduct “Managing Cattle and Forage Production Risk: Protecting Profits in Uncertain Times” in Chadron, Sidney, Arthur, Columbus and Broken Bow.

Each three-hour workshop will offer information about protecting against price declines through futures, options and insurance; programs that will guard against weather-related losses; disaster programs; and current issues and opportunities facing the cattle industry.

The sessions are free and include a complementary meal. Registration is required by three days prior to each workshop, at http://go.unl.edu/cattlerisk or by calling the local contact for each session.

MANAGING CATTLE AND FORAGE PRODUCTION RISK: PROTECTING PROFITS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

Chadron: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, 5:30-8:30 p.m. MST
Country Kitchen Restaurant, 1250 W 10th St.
Contact: Jack Arterburn at 308-327-2312

Sidney: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, 5:30-8:30 p.m. MST
Buffalo Point Restaurant, 638 Cabela Drive
Contact: Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122

Arthur: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, 5:30-8:30 pm MST
Bunkhouse Bar & Grill, 306 Fir St.
Contact: Randy Saner at 308-532-2683

Columbus: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, noon-3 p.m. CST
** Dairy-focused livestock and forage meeting. **
Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 265 33rd Ave.
Contact: Kimberly Clark at 402-472-6065

Broken Bow: Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, 5:30-8:30 p.m. CST
Tumbleweed Café, 850 E South E St.
Contact: Troy Walz at 308-872-6831