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2016 Western Extension Committee Ag Industry Survey
John P. Hewlett, K. Fuller, S. Nakamoto, S. Neibergs, K. Painter, C. Seavert, D. Thilmany, H. Tejeda, J. Warner, S. Noray, and members of the Western Extension Committee who helped solicit input and circulate to clientele in the 13 western states, July, 2016.
In early 2016, the idea for the Agricultural Industry Survey originated from a similar effort administered by a group of Colorado Extension Specialists. Members of the Western Extension Committees (WEC) on Farm Management and Marketing, made up of Extension economists from 13 Western States, Guam, and the U.S. Pacific Islands then initiated a survey specific to agriculture in the west. The survey invitation was emailed to the WEC membership who distributed it through Extension contact channels.
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A Case Farm:
Profit Farms
Gayle Willett, Washington State University Cooperative Extension Service, December
1998
Profit Farms is a 1,500-acre dryland grain operation located in
the Pacific Northwest. The farm is operated by Max and Marlene Profit.
The Profits are both 45 years old, have been married 24 years, and
have three children--two sons, ages 22 and 15, . . .
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A New Look At the
Agricultural Community As Extension Clientele in the West
from
Rural Family Ventures
A survey of demographics, threats, educational preferences, and
resources managed by agricultural producers in Arizona, Colorado, and
Wyoming having annual sales of less than $50,000
Jeffrey E. Tranel, Colorado State University Cooperative
Extension, John P. Hewlett, University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension
Service, Randolph Weigel, University of Wyoming Cooperative
Extension Service, Tauhidur Rahman, University of Arizona, Trent
Teegerstrom, University of Arizona, Cole Ehmke,
University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service, April 2007.
There are 48,085 farmers and ranchers in the states of Arizona,
Colorado, and Wyoming. Significant increases in the number of small
farms have occurred from 1992 to 1997 to 2002. Farms reporting less than
180 acres account for almost 55 percent of all farms. Likewise, farms
with sales of less than $50,000 account for fully 78 percent of all
farms across the three states. (NASS 1992, 1997, 2002) This
project report seeks to identify Extension clientele and provide
researchers with a greater understanding of clientele demographics,
education methodology preferences, and perceived risks.
More
information available at:
RuralFamilyVentures.org
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AG IN UNCERTAIN
TIMES: helping producers and others meet the challenge…
Duane Griffith, John P. Hewlett, Ramiro Lobo, Trent
Teegerstrom, Jeffrey Tranel, John Nelson, and Jon Newkirk representing
the Cooperative Extension
Service in Montana, Wyoming, California, Arizona, Colorado and Washington, June 2009.
Ag In Uncertain Times web pages are designed to provide current
information to farmers, ranchers and educators about the challenges in
today’s agricultural economy. The webinars and tools found there are
some of the best currently available. Included are: 1) Schedule- a
listing of live webinars open to the general public on a variety of
topics. 2) Speakers- a listing of speakers presenting in our webinars
and 3) Webinars- access to recordings of live events listed on the
Schedule. These pages also offer the opportunity to engage others in
discussion about the topics covered.
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An
Introduction to Risk in Agriculture
Dennis A. Kaan, Cooperative
Extension Service C
olorado State University,
December
1999
The
business environment agricultural producers operate in today is vastly
different from the environment that existed prior to the Federal
Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (FAIR Act). The responsibility to manage risk has been placed with
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Building a Risk Management
Plan
Risk Management Agency, United States Department of Agriculture,
August 1998
This unique publication includes a listing of crop insurance companies and phone
numbers, producer information sources (both print and electronic), and quizzes to test
your financial strength and management skills. Its comprehensive articles, meant to help
growers start . . .
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Defining
Risk and a Framework for Moving Towards Resilience in Agriculture
Dennis A. Kaan, Cooperative
Extension Service C
olorado State University,
December
1999
Farmers
and ranchers make decisions in a risky environment every day.
The consequences of their decisions are generally not known
when the decisions are made. The two situations that most concern agriculture producers
are: 1) is there a high probability of adverse . . .
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Developing
a Risk Management Plan
Paul Patterson and Larry Makus, University
of Idaho Cooperative Extension Service, December 1998
This presentation provides an overview to the topic of developing a risk management plan. The focus is on how risk management should be integrated into the overall planning process.
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Developing
a Sensible and Successful Marketing Attitude
Suzanne Karberg, Cooperative Extension Service Purdue
University, April 1993
A first step in increasing your marketing skills is to develop a sensible and successful
attitude toward marketing. If you are an experienced farmer, you know how good it feels to
be able to successfully raise a commodity.
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Enterprise Risk Analysis module from
RightRisk
TM
John P. Hewlett, University of Wyoming
Extension; Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jeffrey Tranel, Colorado State University; and William Taylor, University of Wyoming Extension, emeritus; August 2017.
An internet-based module including: 1) Self-study materials covering- What is an Enterprise, What is Risk, What is Risk Management, How is Risk Managed, Risk Management Process, Establishing Context, Enterprise Assessment, Risk Analysis, Risk Evaluation, Treatment Implementation, Case Study: Everett Ball Ranch, Case Study: Wilson Ranch, Resource links for further research. 2) Recorded webinar- Posted presentation slides, Posted Introduction, Posted ERA Module Overview presentation, Posted ERA Module Application presentation, Posted Q&A session; all in video and audio-only formats; 3) eBook document for further study; and many other features.
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Establishing and
Reaching Goals
Suzanne Karberg, Cooperative Extension Service Purdue
University, April 1993
Open communication and an effort to compromise will prevent and resolve conflicts that
otherwise could disrupt the farm's progress. Remember that goals must be well-defined and
realistic. They must be consistent with the overall philosophy of farm management and . .
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Evaluating Risk Strategies module from
RightRisk
TM
John P. Hewlett, University of Wyoming
Extension; Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jeffrey Tranel, Colorado State University; and William Taylor, University of Wyoming Extension, emeritus; August 2018.
An internet-based module including: 1) Self-study materials covering- Introduction to Risk, Risk Management Strategies, Evaluating Strategies, and Conclusion. 2) Recorded webinar- Posted presentation slides, Posted Introduction, Posted ERA Risk Strategies presentation, Posted ERA Evaluating Risk Strategies presentation, Posted Q&A session; all in video and audio-only formats; 3) eBook document for further study; and many other features.
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Farming Without a Safety
Net
George Flaskerud, North Dakota State University Extension
Service, June 1996
Producers must learn how to manage risk by responding properly to production, marketing
and financial risks. A good risk management strategy will make use of all applicable
responses to risk.
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Feasibility of Alternative Rural Enterprises course
from
RightRisk
TM
Rodney Sharp, Colorado State University
Cooperative Extension, John P. Hewlett, University of Wyoming
Cooperative Extension, and Jeffrey E. Tranel, Colorado State
University Cooperative Extension, Sept. 2006.
A two-hour CD and internet-based course covering 1) Agricultural
and Rural Enterprises, 2) Selecting and Planning for Alternative
Enterprise, and 3) Assessing Risks. Also included are a glossary, resource links for
further research, and many other features.
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From
Risk to Resilience in Agriculture: An Action Plan
Chris Bastian, University of Wyoming
Cooperative
Extension Service and Dennis A. Kaan, Cooperative Extension Service
Colorado State University,
December
1999
Risk
management involves choosing among alternatives that can reduce risk
within the operation, transfer risk outside the operation or increase
the operation’s ability to bear risk.
Selecting the best alternative for your operation begins with
planning. This article
gives
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Managing
for Today's Cattle Market and Beyond
Western Marketing Committee and other
collaborators, August 1996
A well-planned collection of 36 outstanding papers, produced by 29 authors from 16
states. The project was conceived by the Western Extension Marketing Committee for
extension and classroom audiences.
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Managing for the
Millennium
Clark A Roberts, University of Illinois, August 1998
A general risk education presentation for PowerPointŪ 97.
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Managing Risk in
Agriculture
George F. Patrick, Cooperative Extension Service Purdue University, May
1992
Decision making involves setting your goals and objectives, identifying the
problem, determining your alternatives, evaluating these alternatives, selecting an
alternative, implementing that alternative, and bearing responsibility for the outcome.
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Profiling the Evolving Characteristics and Needs for Risk Management
Education of Commercial Agricultural Producers in the Intermountain West
from
Rural Family Ventures
A survey of demographics, threats, educational preferences, and
resources managed by agricultural producers reporting annual sales
greater than $50,000 across Wyoming, Colorado, and
Arizona
John P. Hewlett, University of Wyoming Cooperative
Extension Service, Cole Ehmke, University of Wyoming Cooperative
Extension Service, Tauhidur Rahman, University of Arizona, Trent Teegerstrom, University of Arizona, Jeffrey E. Tranel, Colorado State University Cooperative
Extension, Randolph Weigel, University of
Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service, August 2010.
There are 63,760 farmers and ranchers in the states of Wyoming,
Colorado, and Arizona. Significant changes in the number of farms have
occurred from 1997 to 2002 to 2007. Farms reporting more than 180 acres
account for only 35 percent of all farms (down from 45 percent).
Likewise, farms with sales of greater than $50,000 account for only 18
percent of all farms across the three states. (NASS 1992, 1997, 2002,
2007)
This project seeks to better -understand Extension
clientele and provide researchers with greater insight into clientele
demographics, education methodology preferences, and perceived risks.
More information
available at:
RuralFamilyVentures.org
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Resource Inventory course from
Enterprising Rural Families: Making it Work
TM
Randolph R. Weigel, John P. Hewlett, and William
R. Taylor, University of Wyoming
Cooperative Extension, July 2007.
A two-hour CD and internet-based course covering strategic
management and goal setting for families in business across two modules
and 5 lessons. Other materials include:
twenty-two system
inventories, eight readings to embellish course material, and thirteen
interactive components and exercises to enhance participant learning.
Also included are a glossary, resource links for
further research, and many other features.
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Risk and
Resilience in Agriculture
Colorado State University, University of Wyoming
and Montana State University Cooperative Extension Service specialists
collaborating on a USDA-Risk Management Agency funded project, December
1999
Risk
and Resilience in Agriculture--
a
series of 34 articles designed with the purpose of helping agricultural
producers develop individual and family strategies to best deal with
today’s agricultural business environment.
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Risk Scenairo Planning Course: Evaluating Risk and Risk Management Strategies from
RightRisk
TM
John P. Hewlett, University of Wyoming
Extension; Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and William Taylor, University of Wyoming Extension, emeritus; September 2016.
A two-hour CD and internet-based course covering: Introduction to Risk, Risk Strategies, Case Studies: Gates Creek Land & Livestock, Case Studies: Case Studies: Big Country Farms, Case Studies: Bell Livestock, Case Studies: Z-F Ranch, Risk Scenairo Planning Tool Overview, Expectations About the Future, Risk Management Framework, resource links for further research, and many other features.
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Safety-First: A
RightRisk Lesson Guide
Chris Bastian and John P. Hewlett,
RightRisk School
,
University of Wyoming, January, 2004
There are
many different sources of risk, which can affect income and ultimately
the survival of an agricultural operation. Management decisions about
what to produce, how to handle potential problems, and when to take
action can all have outcomes that turn out . . .
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Strategic Planning and Goal Setting course from
Enterprising Rural Families: Making
it Work
TM
William R. Taylor, John P. Hewlett, and Randolph
R. Weigel, University of Wyoming
Cooperative Extension, July 2007.
A two-hour CD and internet-based course covering strategic
management and goal setting for families in business across two modules
and 9 lessons. Other materials include: s
cenarios of two example
families in business to illustrate various aspects of the course
content, four worksheets and assessments, seven readings to expand on
course material, and twenty-two interactive components and exercises to
enhance participant learning.
Also included are a glossary, resource links for
further research, and many other features.
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Strategic
Planning for Risk Management
John P. Hewlett, University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension
Service, December 1999
Changing
federal, state, and other regulations, coupled with new production
technologies, improved communication methods, and more abundant
information combine to lead many mangers to ask ”How do I even start
to get a handle on it all?”. This paper provides a
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Strategic Risk
Management
John P. Hewlett, University of Wyoming
Managing a farm or ranch in today's world is not easy. Changing
federal, state, and other regulations pull the manager first one way, then another. In
addition, development of world markets...
Farmer-Stockman, Nov. 1998
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Testing
Your Risk Management Knowledge
Dennis A. Kaan, Cooperative
Extension Service Colorado State University,
December
1999
Risk
Management is a relatively new term for agricultural producers but not
a new concept. Risk has
always been a part of farming and ranching and so has skilled
management. What has been lacking is the use of these two words
synonymously.
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The PNW Risk
Management Education Project - Introduction
Oregon
State University, Washington State University
and University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Service specialists
collaborating on a USDA-Risk Management Agency funded project, December
1998
The Pacific Northwest Risk Management Education Project is a three
state effort among Idaho, Oregon, and Washington with the goal of
improving the survivability and profitability of wheat producers by
helping them improve and apply their risk management skills. The
primary focus has been on cereal grain producers; however, many of the
materials are applicable to producers of other commodities as well.
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Understanding Risk in Agriculture module from
RightRisk
TM
John P. Hewlett, University of Wyoming
Extension; Jay Parsons, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jeffrey Tranel, Colorado State University; and William Taylor, University of Wyoming Extension, emeritus; December 2019.
An internet-based module including: 1) Self-study materials covering- What is risk, Does Risk Matter, Can Risk be Managed, What Are Challenges to Managing Risk, When is Risk Analysis Justified, How are Risky Choices Evaluated, How is Risk Included When Making a Decision, and Conclusion. 2) Recorded webinar- Posted presentation slides, Posted Introduction, Posted URIA - the first four segments, Posted URIA - the last three segments, Posted Q&A session; all in video and audio-only formats; 3) eBook document for further study; and many other features.
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Using a MBM Risk Calculator
Matthew A. Diersen, Briefing Paper, Agricultural Marketing Policy Center,
Montana State University Cooperative Extension Service, November,
2001
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