By Scout Nelson
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is hosting new farm planning programs in Winner, South Dakota, designed to help producers strengthen their financial strategies and long-term business goals. These programs provide hands-on guidance for farmers who want to manage resources more efficiently and plan for future success.
The sessions focus on topics like financial recordkeeping, budgeting, risk management, and investment planning. Farmers learn practical ways to evaluate their operations and make informed choices that can boost profitability and sustainability.
The workshops also cover business transition planning for families looking to pass on their farms to the next generation.
SDSU Extension specialists lead the sessions, combining research-based insights with real-world farm management experience. The programs encourage participation from all types of producers — whether managing row crops, livestock, or mixed farming operations.
Each workshop aims to help farmers create personalized business plans that fit their unique operations and financial goals.
The initiative supports the broader mission of SDSU Extension to empower rural communities through education, innovation, and sustainability. By providing tools for effective business planning, the program helps ensure that South Dakota farmers can adapt to changing markets, weather conditions, and economic challenges.
Through the farm planning programs in Winner, SDSU Extension continues to strengthen the foundation of agriculture in the region — equipping producers with the knowledge and confidence to grow their businesses successfully and sustainably.
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