AUBURN, Ala.—Farmers looking to make sense of the 2014 farm may attend one of nine educational meetings across the state in January.
Extension economist Robert Page said the organization’s next round of training sessions will include a computer lab so farmers can work with Extension and Farm Service Agency professionals.
“These will be smaller workshops than our December meetings,” Page said. “We will show producers how to use an online decision tool. That tool will help them make more informed choices about the farm bill program options available.”
Farm Bill Education Meetings:
- Tuesday, Jan. 13 – Baldwin County Extension Office, Bay Minette, (251) 937-7176
- Wednesday, Jan. 14 – Wiregrass Research & Extension Center, Headland, (334) 693-2363
- Wednesday, Jan. 21 – Monroe County Extension Office, Monroeville, (251) 575-3477
- Thursday, Jan. 22 – E.V. Smith Research & Extension Center, Shorter, (334) 727-7403
- Friday, Jan. 23 – Lee County Extension Office, Opelika, (334) 749-3353
- Monday, Jan. 26 – Sand Mountain Research & Extension Center, Crossville, (256) 528-7133
- Tuesday, Jan. 27 – Black Belt Experiment Station, Marion Junction, (334) 872-7878
- Wednesday, Jan. 28 – Morgan County Extension Office, Hartselle, (256) 773-2549
- Friday, Jan. 30 – Lawrence County Extension Office, Moulton, (256) 974-2464
Each meeting will begin at 10 a.m. with an overview of the farm bill and a comprehensive presentation on using online decision tools. At 1 p.m., producers will work in the computer lab. To use the online tools, producers must set up a user identity with a password.
Page asks interested farmers to contact the facility hosting the session they plan to attend and register by phone. Producers can register for the morning session, the afternoon session or both. During the afternoon hands-on exercises, seating will be limited to ensure all participants have computer-access.
He said producers who plan to enter farm should complete a crop information work sheet available at AlabamaFarmBill.com. The work sheet will help farmers gather farm information.
To keep up with farm bill developments, programs and deadlines, visit AlabamaFarmBill.com. For more information, contact Page at (256) 528-7133 or rlp0005@aces.edu.
Courtesy of Alabama Farmers Federation
