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2017
Agriculture Outlook Meeting
Sam Custer
OSU Extension, Darke County
What does 2017 look like for Western Ohio farmers and agricultural
businesses?
Learn what to expect this year during an agricultural outlook meeting
February 3 at noon presented by agriculture economists and swine
specialist with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental
Sciences at The Ohio State University.
The presentation is part of the 2017 Agricultural Policy and Outlook
series offered by The Ohio State University Extension, the outreach arm
of the college. Ths meeting is being hosted by the Agriculture and
Natural Resources Educators from Auglaize, Darke, Miami, Mecer and
Shelby Counties.
The meeting is partially sponsored by Farm Credit Mid America Merchants
Bank of Indiana, Minster Bank, Second National Bank, The Andersons and
Ohio’s Country Journal and Ohio Ag Net.
The meeting will feature presentations on matters the agricultural
community should expect in 2017, including policy changes, key issues
and market behavior with respect to farm, food and energy resources,
and the environment, said Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County
Educator.
"Participants can listen and learn from Ohio State faculty as they
discuss the opportunities and challenges for the agricultural sector as
well as interpret the impact of recent policy decisions," Custer said.
Speakers for the outlook meeting are:
Dale Richer, State Swine Specialist, OSU Extension
Carl Zulauf, Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University
Barry Ward, Asst. Professor, OSU Extension, Production Business
Management
David Marrison, Assoc. Professor, OSU Extension
What we’ll cover:
Ohio Swine Production Update
Speculation on President Trump’s Policy Agenda
Examining Land Values, Cash Rents, Input Costs & Potential Crop
Profitability in 2017
What Are Grain Markets Telling Us?
Farm & Estate Tax Laws – Planning for an Uncertain Future
"These presentations will provide excellent information and insights
that will benefit farmers and agricultural leaders as they make plans
for 2017 and beyond," Custer said.
The meeting will be held at the Romer’s Party Room, 118 East Main
Street, Greenville, Ohio.
Registration for the meeting is $20 (includes lunch) by January
27. A registration flyer can be downloaded at
http://go.osu.edu/2017darkeagoutlook.
For more information about the meeting, contact Custer at
custer.2@osu.edu or 937.548.5215.
For more detailed information, visit the Darke County OSU Extension web
site at www.darke.osu.edu, the OSU Extension Darke County Facebook page.
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