With Anastasia Meyer, Extension Educator and Agricultural Economist, UNL; and Glennis McClure, Extension Educator and Farm and Ranch Management Analyst

(Ag Family Living Expenses Series)

This presentation is designed to help farm families understand how to calculate and incorporate their living expenses into the cost of production while managing income decline. It provides actionable steps to create a realistic and sustainable budget that balances both farm operations and family needs.

Ag $martMoney Week, Nov. 4-8, 2024, is a program focused on providing education, information, tools, and training for agricultural producers in Nebraska to better manage and improve their operations. Free workshops, tools, resources, and information will be provided via in-person and online meetings.

Areas covered include topics related to finances, cost of production risk management, land leasing and rental rates, and more.

The goal of this Week will be to provide education, information, and tools for agricultural producers to help with their operations.

Family Living Expenses Series offers hybrid events

Ag Smart Money Week 2024 includes a special Ag Family Living Expenses series at noon CT on Nov. 4, 6, and 8. They are designed to provide valuable insights and practical tools for farmers, ranchers, and their families to effectively manage family living finances. These hybrid events will be presented online via Zoom and offer in-person experiences at five locations across Nebraska:

Fullerton — Nance County Extension Office, 304 3rd St.

Grand Island — Nebraska Building/Raising Nebraska, 501 E. Fonner Park Road, Suite 100

North Platte — Lincoln-Logan-Mcpherson County Extension Office, 348 W. State Farm Road

Scottsbluff — Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center, 4502 Ave. I

West Point — Cuming County Courthouse (lower-level meeting room), 200 S. Lincoln St., Room 50

In-person events are free to attend. Please register at the “in-person registration” link below.