Questions?Signing up for Session(s) : Contact MacKenzie White atTel: (860) 875-3331 Monday-Friday, 9 to 5or Email: mackenzie.white@uconn.edu

Directions: Visit the Connecticut Farm Risk Management and Crop Insurance website www.ctfarmrisk.uconn.edu or by calling MacKenzie White at (860) 875-3331 for directions tothe meeting locations.

For additional information on crop insurance and other risk management topics visit:

www.ctfarmrisk.uconn.edu

These sessions are a cooperative e�ort of UConn Extension, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, and the Risk Management Agency/USDA.

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This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

LitchfieldMonday

April 10th

VernonWednesday

February 22.ndWethersfield

SaturdayMarch 4th

New HavenSaturday

March 25thHaddamMonday

March 13th

NorwichThursday

March 30th

Protecting Financial Investments with Crop InsurancePeter Frizzell; Crop Growers Insurance, Colleen and Peter Kisselburgh; Arthur Carroll Insurance

Estate Planning & Farm TransferStephen Sutton & Bill Dakin; Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela LLPLinda Francois; Cooper, Whitney & Francois

Farm Business & Marketing (2 options - Choose your focus)“Strategic Planning for a Prosperous Future”Richard Hermonot; Farm Credit East, Erin Pirro; Farm Credit EastOr : “Unleashing the Management Power of Your Records”

Navigating Local Land Use Regulations & Maximizing Farm Tax BenefitsJoan Nichols; Connecticut Farm Bureau Association

The Hows and Whys of Organic FarmingBill Duesing; CT NOFA, Old Solar Farm, Michael Keilty; UConn Extension

Farm Marketing via Communication & Social MediaKeith Padin and Allyson Angelini; Full Heart Farm

Introduction for Veterans in AgriculturePeter Frizzell; Crop Growers Insurance

Agritourism (2 options - Choose your focus)Agritourism Opportunities for You and Your Customers!Or: Are You Covered? Managing Your Agritourism RisksMatt Wraight: Lyons & Wraight Insurance

NRCS Grant Programs for FarmersVivian Felten, Jesse Raymond, and Amy Fischer; USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service

Highlights of FSA Programs, Loans & EligibilityTeresa Peavey, Sarah Woodward, Martha Dorsey; USDA-Farm Service Agency

CT Farm Energy ProgramAmanda Fargo-Johnson; CT Farm Energy Program

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BethelTuesday

April 18th

These One-on-One sessions provide you with the opportunity to sit down in a confidential setting with an agri-business professional for up to one hour to discuss farm related questions, concerns, and techniques to help your agribusiness succeed into the future.

◊ Session 1 ~ 9:00-10:00 am ◊ Session 2 ~ 10:15-11:15 am ◊ Session 3 ~ 11:30 am-12:30 pm ◊ Session 4 ~ 1:15-2:15 pm ◊ Session 5 ~ 2:30-3:30 pm

Signing Up For An Advising Session When signing up for session(s) please keep the following in mind:

• The agenda for discussion with the professional is yours. • There is no cost for you to attend. • You may sign up for multiple sessions at multiple locations. • To sign up for session(s), you must call or email MacKenzie White Email: mackenzie.white@uconn.edu Tel: (860) 875-3331 Monday through Friday 9:00 to 5:00 P.M. • You will need to identify your preferred location, topic, and session time. Sessions will be �lled on a �rst call, �rst registered basis. • Your telephone call will con�rm your registration status immediately.

• If you would like to speak with the professional again at a later date, please discuss this issue with the professional directly. Any arrangement you make with the professional is made at your discretion. Any future fees that may result from your interaction with the professional are your responsibility and will not be paid by the University of Connecticut or its partners. • If after making a reservation you �nd that you must cancel your appointment(s), please call MacKenzie White at (860) 875-3331 as soon as possible so that someone else can use your allotted time.

Protecting Financial Investments with Crop InsuranceHow valuable are your crops? Find out how to use crop insurance as a �nancial risk management tool to protect your investment!

Estate Planning & Farm TransferIf you have been procrastinating, here’s your chance for FREE legal advice with no strings attached on a wide variety of legal issues including wills, trusts, estate tax planning and farm transfer options!

NEW - Farm Business & Marketing (2 options - Choose your focus)“Strategic Planning for a Prosperous Future”Develop a farm business plan, a succession plan or marketing plan to help your farm business move towards a more rewarding future!Or : “Unleashing the Management Power of Your Records”Discuss how you can simplify your numbers and get the most out of �nancial records for making strategic business decisions that will maximize your potential for success!

Navigating Local Land Use Regulations & Maximizing Farm Tax BenefitsGet the scoop on the tax programs available to CT farmers; including PA 490, and discover tips for navigating local zoning and wetlands regulations related to your farming operation.

The Hows and Whys of Organic FarmingOrganic farming principles and practices improve your farm’s sustainability and resilience. Bring your questions about organic methods and how to certify your farm.

NEW - Farm Marketing via Communication & Social MediaEvery farm has a story; explore engaging ways to share your story and utilize high-speed modern communications and social media to help you stay relevant to your consumer base.

NEW - Introduction for Veterans in AgricultureGet the ball rolling; an informational session for military veteransinterested in agriculture and a starting point for agricultural opportunities.

NEW - Agritourism (2 options - Choose your focus)Agritourism Opportunities for You and Your CustomersExplore opportunities ranging from ideas for farm-related attractionsto using your numbers to select the best project �rst to pricing strategies (including pricing).

Or: Are You Covered? Managing Your Agritourism RisksHave you or are you considering opening up your farm for agritourism? Learn about how to managing the liability andrisks associated with inviting the public onto your farm.

NRCS Grant Programs for FarmersLearn more about the �nancial and technical assistance available to farmers for conservation improvements to their land.

Highlights of FSA Programs, Loans & EligibilityGain a better understanding about Farm Service Agency loans and program eligibility and how they can help your farm operation.

CT Farm Energy ProgramGoing Green for Agriculture! Get insight into this clearinghouse of information on energy programs as well as technical assistance for energy e�ciency and renewable energy projects for on-farm use.

Wednesday February 22, 2017Tolland County Extension CenterTAC 24 Hyde Avenue, Vernon, CT 4pm-8:30pm

• Protecting Investments with Crop Insurance • Estate Planning/Farm Transfer • Farm Business & Marketing • Ag Land Use Regulations & Taxation• The How’s and Why’s of Organic Farming • Marketing via Communication & Social Media • Agritourism: Managing the Risk• CT Farm Energy

Saturday March 4th, 2017 CT Farm Bureau Office78 Beaver Road Wethersfield, CT9am-3:30pm

• Protecting Investments with Crop Insurance • Estate Planning /Farm Transfer • Farm Business & Marketing • Ag Land Use Regulations & Taxation• Marketing via Communication & Social Media• Highlights of FSA Programs, Loans & Eligibility • CT Farm Energy

Monday March 13, 2017Middlesex County Extension Center1066 Old Saybrook Road, Haddam CT 9am-3:30pm

Saturday March 25 2017Common Ground High School 358 Springside Ave. New Haven, CT 9am-3:30pm

• Protecting Investments with Crop Insurance • Estate Planning/Farm Transfer • Farm Business & Marketing • Ag Land Use Regulations & Taxation• The How’s and Why’s of Organic Farming • Marketing via Communication & Social Media• Introduction to Veterans in Agriculture • NRCS Conservation Programs

• Protecting Investments with Crop Insurance • Estate Planning / Farm Transfer• Farm Business & Marketing • Ag Land Use Regulations & Taxation • Introduction to Veterans in Agriculture• Agritourism; Managing the Risks• Marketing via Communication & Social Media • Highlights of FSA Programs, Loans & Eligibility

Thursday March 30, 2017New London County Extension Center 562 New London Turnpike Norwich, CT 9am-3:30pm

Tuesday April 18, 2017Fairfield County Extension Center67 Stony Hill RoadBethel, CT 9am-3:30pm

• Protecting Investments with Crop Insurance• Estate Planning/Farm Transfer • Ag Land Use Regulations & Taxation• The How’s and Why’s of Organic Farming • Introduction to Farming for Veterans• Highlights of FSA Programs, Loans & Eligibility • CT Farm Energy

• Protecting Investments with Crop Insurance • Estate Planning/Farm Transfer • Farm Business & Marketing • Ag Land Use Regulations & Taxation • The How’s and Why’s of Organic Farming • Introduction to Veterans in Agriculture • Agritourism ; Managing the Risks• NRCS–Conservation Programs

• Protecting Investments with Crop Insurance • Estate Planning/Farm Transfer • Farm Business & Marketing • Ag Land Use Regulations & Taxation • The How’s and Why’s of Organic Farming

Monday April 10, 2017Wamogo High School, Agri-Science Center 98 Wamogo Rd. Litchfield, CT9am-3:30pm

SNOW DATE; Wednesday April 26th Tolland County Extension Center, TAC 24 Hyde Ave. Vernon, CT TBD

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