16 March 2015

Free upcoming webinars on Farm Commons

Below are two great-- and free! -- educational opportunities on some very important topics for farmers and landowners: financing basics and managing risk. These are the last of the Winter webinar series from Farm Commons, so be sure to take advantage:

Financing a Farmland Purchase: Legal Basics for Traditional and Non-traditional Farmland Purchases
Monday, March 23th
10am-12pm PST

Finding money to purchase land and capital is a huge issue for many farmers. Bank loans, land contracts (aka contracts for deed), and family financing offer some solutions. The legal language behind promissory notes, security agreements, land contracts, and mortgages isn’t just “boilerplate.” Farmers will learn the basics behind these documents. Farmers are also exploring new opportunities such as crowdsourcing funds from farm customers, friends, and members. To avoid costly fines, farmers must pay attention to the state and federal securities laws that affect these opportunities. This webinar will give farmers knowledge of the legal basics when financing farmland. This webinar is funded by USDA Risk Management Agency.
Register here to join the webinar
 
Efficiently Manage Your Farm's Risks with Insurance
Tuesday, March 24th
10am-12pm PST

Insurance is vital to build a resilient farm but it’s enough to make anyone’s head spin. What’s a farm liability policy and is it the same as a property/casualty policy? How does it work with a homeowner’s policy? Is workers’ compensation required and how does it work? If that isn’t enough, we also have to think about commercial policies for value-added products and farm events. Crop insurance is also important- we’ll learn about the latest and most affordable options. Find the right policies for you with this webinar. This webinar is funded by USDA Risk Management Agency. 
Register here to join the webinar

If you are unable to join the live event, all webinars are recorded and can be found on the archive page, so you can listen anytime!