By Andi Anderson
Ohio's grain, beef cattle, and dairy producers have an exciting opportunity to elevate their commodity marketing skills at the 2024 Professional Marketer Program. This advanced marketing school, taking place at the Buckeye Ag Museum in Wooster, OH, will consist of five sessions throughout February.
Session Topics and Speakers:
February 1:
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Introduction to Hedging with Futures and Options Markets, John Yost, OSU Extension Wayne Co.
- Developing a Marketing Plan, John Yost, OSU Extension Wayne Co.
February 7:
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Enterprise Budgets, Breakevens, and Farm Taxes, Barry Ward, Leader of Production Business Management – OSU Dept of AEDE
- Budgeting for Family Living Expenses, David Marrison, OSU Extension Farm Management Specialist
- Working with Your Lender, Evan Hahn, Farm Credit
- Crop Insurance, Eric Richer, OSU Extension Farm Management Field Specialist
February 14:
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Climate and Weather Outlook, Aaron Wilson, OSU Extension Ag Weather & Climate Field Specialist
- International Policy Impact on Commodity Markets, Ian Sheldon, Andersons Professor of International Trade – OSU Dept of AEDE
- Fundamentals of Grain Markets, Seungki Lee, Assist. Prof. of Farm Management – OSU Dept of AEDE
- Fundamentals of Beef Cattle Markets, Nevil Speer, Consultant
- Fundamentals of Dairy Markets, Chris Wolf, Cornell University
February 22:
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Futures & Option Markets Technical Analysis, Alan Brugler, Brugler Marketing & Management
- Pricing Strategies and LDP’s for Beef Cattle, Kenneth Burdine, University of Kentucky
- Advanced Pricing Strategies for Grain, Lindsay Rettig, Grain Marketing Specialist – Kalmbach Feeds
- Milk Marketing for Income Protection, Jason Hartschuh, OSU Extension Dairy Management Field Specialist
February 28:
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Mental Health and Work Stress, Bridget Britton, OSU Extension Behavioral Health Field Specialist
- Being the Best Boss, Rob Leeds, OSU Extension Delaware Co
- Farm Insurance, Robert Moore, Attorney and Research Specialist – OSU Extension
- Farm Bill Update, Jack Irvin, Vice President, Public Policy – Ohio Farm Bureau
At the end of each session, participants will have dedicated time to work on developing a marketing plan for their operation. The program costs $150, covering a binder of course materials, lunch, and refreshments. The registration deadline is January 20th, and interested individuals can register at this link or by contacting the Wayne County Extension Office at 330-264-8722.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your marketing strategies and stay informed about the latest industry developments
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