Serving Farmers and Ranchers Through Targeted Risk Management Education
Welcome to the Center
The Western Extension Risk Management Education Center (Western Center) is one of five USDA NIFA Extension Risk Management Education Centers. Partnering with state university Extension educators and public and private sector partners in the west, the Center provides tools and training to support producers in establishing long-term risk management strategies that will strengthen the economic viability of their farm and ranch enterprises.
Farm finance advisor program launched
The Technical Assistance Provider Network (TAPN) Pilot Program is now available in select areas of Western states. TAPN advisors provide one-on-one assistance to producers navigating Farm Service Agency farm loan programs.
Read about our 2026 Outstanding Project Award Winner – Rachael Callahan. Congratulations!
Watch the Project Highlight Video
Past Outstanding Project Award Success Stories
2024 Outstanding Project Award – California Farmers Build Fire Resilience
2022 ERME Outstanding Project Award – Navajo Agriculture and Natural Resources Sustainability Project
2021 The ‘Art of Range’ Podcast – Conservation as an Education Medium for the Age of Distraction (Access the podcast series)
2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Announcement!
Apply now! Application info under Funding tab
Important Dates:
Thursday – October 1, 1PM PDT Recording, Slides
Thursday – November 5 – 11AM-1PM PST Office Hours (Zoom link)
Thursday – November 12 – 5PM PST Application Deadline
Save the Date for the 2027 Extension Risk Management Education National Conference
April 13-15, 2027
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
