What is Risk Management? »
Producer Focused Results »
Risk management results or outcomes help farm and ranch families to improve their economic viability through targeted risk management education and are the sole purpose of the Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Grants Program. Learn more »
Competitive Grants Program » (UPDATED)
The Western Center administers a competitive grants program in conjunction with the Northeast, North Central and Southern Centers once a year. This funding opportunity is announced annually on or around November 1, and invites applicants to submit proposals for projects that will train farm and ranch families to manage their economic viability through targeted risk management strategies.
Ag in Uncertain Times »
Ag in Uncertain Times is a web site with over 47 archived presentations on a range of farm economy topics. Topics range from credit to human resource issues presented by industry, private not-for profit, and University leaders. Spanish language presentations are also available.
How to integrate Ag in Uncertain Times resources into your educational efforts »
Trade Adjustment Assistance »
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 reauthorized and modified the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Farmers program. The TAA for Farmers program helps producers of raw agricultural commodities and fishermen adjust to a changing economic environment associated with import competition through technical assistance and cash benefits. Learn more »
Newsletters »
Download the Special Edition – November 2011 issue (PDF) »
Download the Building Farmers in the West Outcomes Report – November 2011 (PDF)>>
Events
March 28-29, 2012 Memphis, TN -REGISTER HERE!
Additional Resources
- The Ag Risk Education Library
- Resources to Help You Develop a Successful Grant Application
- Funded Projects
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