Patrick Evans of the Illinois Finance Authority describes programs they offer to help support area grain farmers.
Grain
Farm Service Agency Programs
Logan County FSA agents explain various federal programs available to organic grain producers including direct and guaranteed loan programs.
Insurance Products for Organic Grain Crops
Todd Haab, crop insurance agent at Strategic Farm Marketing, describes the ins and outs of crop insurance for organic grain farmers and its favorable future.
Cash Flows on Organic Farms and Forecasts for Organic Grain Farmers
Richard Ritter, VP of Ag Lending at Flanagan State Bank, delivers a hard hitting presentation on the realities of cash flow in organic and conventional grain systems.
Direct Sales and Branding the Farm
Andrea Hazzard, organic farmer and owner of Hazzard Free Farm, delivers a presentation on strategies and tips for direct marketing grain products from farm to consumer.
Understanding Organic Grain Sales Contracts
Dave Bishop, organic farmer, and Barbara Barcal, organic grain merchandiser, deliver a presentation on the ins and outs of organic grain sales contracts, covering detailed information that every organic grain farmer must know.
