The Tennessee Master Farm Manager course will focus on solid business principles and efficiently utilizing resources on the farm.
Producers who complete the Master Farm Manager course will qualify for 50% cost share through the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP).
The five-session class will be held on in-person on Tuesday and Thursday nights February 9-23, 2023 at the Smith County Ag Center. All classes will start at 6:00 p.m. We plan to have a meal each night.
Spring 2023 Master Farm Manager Schedule
| Feb 9 | Farm Business Planning | Dr. Charley Martinez |
| Feb 14 | Farm & Management Transition Planning | Kevin Ferguson |
| Feb 16 | The Cost of Borrowing | Dr. Aaron Smith |
| Feb 21 | Outlook for U.S. & Tennessee Agricultural Trade & Financial Planning Case Study | Dr. Andrew Muhammad & David Bilderback |
| Feb 23 | Recordkeeping & Tax Planning: What Producers Need to Know | Alan Galloway |
The cost of registration is $100. Spouses are welcome to attend for an additional $25. Spouses may attend our “Farm & Management Transition Planning” session on February 14 for no additional charge. You can make it a Valentine’s Day date night!
Registration form and payment are due to the UT Extension Office in Smith County by Monday, February 6, 2023.
All checks should be made to UT Extension. Bring or mail your registration form to UT Extension Smith County | 125 Gordonsville Highway, Suite 300 | Carthage, TN 37030.
Click here to download the Spring 2023 Master Farm Manager enrollment form.
If you have any questions about this or other UT Extension programs, please call our office at 615-735-2900.
