The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program and Annie’s Project have announced “Fearless Farm Finances: Farm Financial Management Demystified,” as the choice for their third quarter book club, which will conclude with a virtual discussion on Sept. 23, at 1 p.m. Central time.
“Fearless Farm Finances,” written by Jody Padgham, Paul Dietmann and Craig Chase, presents the complex subject of farm financial management in a straightforward and readable style, with numerous tips and examples from working farms. The content is relevant for both small- and large-scale operations and includes sample farm data sets, which highlight how equations, formulas and analysis are done. Discussions about financial ratios, pricing strategies and ways to assess and improve profitability can help farmers improve the sustainability of their operations.
The book club discussion will be led by author Paul Dietmann. Dietmann is an emerging markets specialist with Compeer Financial, a member-owned, Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural communities. Compeer provides loans, leases, risk management and other financial services throughout 144 counties in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Dietmann leads the coop’s beginning farmer program and its Emerging Markets Loan Program, which provides loans to farmers who are marketing their products direct to consumers. He previously served as Wisconsin’s Deputy Secretary of Agriculture in 2010. In 2004, he was selected as the national winner of the Excellence in Farm and Ranch Financial Management Award presented by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Registration is free and can be found on the Nebraska Women in Agriculture website, https://wia.unl.edu, or by clicking here. The first 20 registrants will receive a complimentary copy of the book mailed to them.
Upcoming Book Club
"Fearless Farm Finances" Virtual Discussion with Co-Author Paul Dietmann
Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. Central time
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David Pratt
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"The Growing Season"
Sarah Frey
2023, Quarter 4
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"Farming's In-Law Factor"
Elaine Froese and Dr. Megan McKenzie
2023, Quarter 3
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"The Four Winds"
Kristin Hannah
2023, Quarter 2
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"Getting to Yes"
Roger Fisher and William Ury
2023, Quarter 1
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"Braiding Sweetgrass"
Robin Wall Kimmerer
2022, Quarter 4
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"Anxious People"
Fredrik Backman
2022, Quarter 3
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"Feeling Good Together: The Secret to Making Troubled Relationships Work"
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2022, Quarter 2
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"A History of Nebraska Agriculture: A Life Worth Living"
Jody L. Lamp and Melody Dobson
2022, Quarter 1
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"Facing Life Head On: Healing with Courage, Gratitude and Attitude"
Carey Portell
2021, Quarter 4
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