This year's conference serves as the Extension Triennial Conference which brings together Extension Educators and others working in farm management every three years.
The conference is a collaboration of the North Central Farm Management Extension Committee (NCFMEC), the National Farm & Ranch Business Management Education Association (NFRBMEA) and the National Association of Farm Business Analysis Specialists (NAFBAS).
June 13-16, 2022
All Times Mountain Time (MT)
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—Michael Langemeier, Purdue University
—Amanda Countryman, Associate Professor, Colorado State University
—Becca Jablonski, Colorado State University
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—Alejandro Plastina
—Ron Haugen
—Glennis McClure and Jay Parsons
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—Jedidiah Hewlett and Jay Parsons
—Rob Holcomb and Nathan Hulinsky
—Robin Brumfield, Paul Gottlieb and Raul Cabrera
Evening on your own
—Becky Bolinger, Assistant State Climatologist, Colorado State University
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—Gregory Ibendahl
—Tori Jackson
—Jonathan LaPorte
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—Samantha Gehrett and Cassie Yost
—Allan Vyhnalek
—John P. Hewlett and Jay Parsons
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—Keith Olander and DelRay Lecy
—Zachary Uter
—Robert Moore
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—Michael Sciabarrasi
—Jay Parsons and Johannes Siebert
and 2023 Conference Preview
—Moderator: Rob Holcomb, University of Minnesota
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—Rebecca Weir
—Matthew Stockton
—Courtney Bir
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—Gigi DiGiacomo, J.C. Hadrich and Nurfadila Khairunnisa
—Ray Massey, Michelle Segovia and Mykel Taylor
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—Michael Langemeier, Gary Schnitkey and Carl Zulauf
—Robert Moore
—Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University
Steven Lovaas, Chief Information Security Officer, Colorado State University
Pauline Van Nurden, CFFM
Vincent Gauthier, Environmental Defense Fund
TOUR 1>> Five Rivers Cattle Feeding – Kuner Feedlot
You will learn about their operation, discuss some benchmarks and then drive around the yard with a few stops.
TOUR 2>> LoCo Food Distribution Warehouse
See their distribution warehouse and learn about the supply chain issues they have faced.
TOUR 3>> New Belgium Brewery
This 90-minute tour offers a discussion of the brewery's history, a tour of their brewhouses, Foeder Forest, and view the Thunderdome (the packing hall). Guests will also receive a curated flight of New Belgium beer. This tour is limited to 25 people.
If you've already registered and want to get on the list of one of these tours, be sure to let us know! Tour slots will fill up fast, so if you haven't registered for the conference, be sure to do so soon!
This conference provides an opportunity to discover new resources, educational tools and topics related to farm business management. It also provides an excellent opportunity for networking with others involved in farm business management education.
Hear from great speakers on a variety of topics
Meet new people and expand your professional network
Connect with colleagues from around the country
Learn about techniques and potential resources that could help you in your professional development.
There will be many opportunities to network during breaks, meals and free time.
Tuesday is Vendor Day! Learn about management tools that can benefit your program and your producers.
Includes breakfast each of the three days, the Family Picnic, and Post-conference Tours
Includes breakfast each of the three days, the Family Picnic, and Post-conference Tours
*The $450 Registration Fee DOES NOT include dues for NFRBMEA members. It is listed separately within the the registration process.
Thank you to our sponsors who help make our conference possible!
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This conference is a joint effort between NFRBMEA and NAFBAS.
We are joined by NCFMEC every three years when they hold their Triennial Conference.
Please contact one of the conference planners:
Curtis Mahnken
cmahnken@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 624-7585
Myron Oftedahl
myron.oftedahl@southcentral.edu
Phone: (507) 995-5346
Jim McCabe
jim.mccabe@fbfm.org
Phone: (815) 712-9370