A successful manager is required to master many aspects of their agricultural business. To help the next generation develop the necessary business and financial skills, Farm Credit East is currently seeking interested up-and-coming leaders to attend its virtual GenerationNext seminar series. Sessions begin January 19.
GenerationNext is optimal for those producers who will be the next generation operators of a farm or forestry business or for entrepreneurs starting their own business. The sessions cover a range of topics, including leadership and management, human resource development, financial management, production economics, marketing, risk management, and farm transfer and estate planning.
“The management skills in the GenerationNext program can be helpful regardless of your role in the operation,” said Chris Laughton, Farm Credit East Director of Knowledge Exchange. “Whether just entering into a management role or an experienced manager, participants will gain valuable insights necessary to be successful in today’s business environment.”
Start the New Year off smart by signing up for the GenerationNext virtual series today. Each virtual session will run two hours every Wednesday for eight weeks, starting January 19. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/GenerationNext to sign up. It is
Farm Credit East is a member owned cooperative that extends more than $8.2 billion in loans and has 20 local offices in its seven-state service area. In addition to loans and leases, the organization also offers a full range of specialized financial services, such as tax preparation, payroll, record keeping, appraisal and consulting for farming, forest products and commercial fishing businesses. Farm Credit East is governed by a 16-person board of directors, comprised of 13 customer-elected, one customer appointed and two outside appointed directors. For more information, visit FarmCreditEast.com.
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