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Helping Farmers Find Solutions –
Working with NY FarmNet
Ed StaehrCommunications DirectorNY FarmNet/NY FarmLink
February 4, 2009
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FarmNet Fact or Fiction
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Most farms calling NY FarmNet exit.
Fact or Fiction?
Fiction
93 percent of farms improve profitability or expand
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Areas of Assistance
Financial Analysis
Business Planning
Farm Transfers
Retirement and Estate Planning
Farming with the Family
Personal Wellbeing
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Financial Analysis• Analyzing the present profitability of your farm
• Identifying options for improving farm viability
• Helping create useful cash flow budgets
• Evaluating proposed business changes and their impact on profitability
• Working with others to provide options for debt restructuring
Business Planning
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• Farm business financial and production analysis
• Farm business feasibility studies
• Farm Business Plans
• Farm business budgets and cash flow projections
Farming with the Family
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• Setting Goals
• Conflict Management
• Management Principles
• Conducting Family Meetings
• Financial Management
• Business Decision Making
• Time Management
• Farm Succession Planning
Personal Wellbeing
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• Stress related emotional issues
• Relationship issues
• Family issues and Parent-Child concerns
• Alcohol and drug concerns
• Grief/loss issues
• Depression and Anxiety
• Farm conflicts and concerns
• Farm retirement, transfer or exit adjustment
• Health concerns
How We Help
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Free, Confidential On-Farm Consulting
Financial Consultants
Personal/Family Consultants
Consultant Locations
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FamilyFinancialLegalTax
Making a Referral
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Have farmer call the NY FarmNet office(800) 547-FARM
Office will not contact individual farms
What to Expect
A “live voice” who answers calls.
Speaking with someone who is knowledgeable about agriculture
A returned call by a consultant within 24 hours.
Consultants who are experienced in working with farmers
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When to Call
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ASAP
Delaying action reduces businessoptions for success.
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For More Information
http://www.nyfarmnet.org
http://www.nyfarmlink.org
(800)547-3276