Farm Accounting Workshop

Who should attend: Beginning farmers and those with up to 10 years experience; hobby farmers planning to scale up to sales. 

Your reservation fee may be refunded upon request if you attend the entire workshop. Lunch following the workshop sponsored by Horizon Farm Credit for those who attend 10-noon.

Topics: -Keeping Basic Farm Records -How Farming for Profit differs from Hobby Farming -Tips for Good Farm Recordkeeping -Where to find, and How to Select a Qualified Farm Accountant -Round table case study for small group discussion (Chad) -Applying for your first farm loan -Farm Loan resources (Farm Credit, Farm Services Agency)

- Q&A will be allowed--bring your questions!

Plan to stay for a networking lunch following the workshop to catch up with your fellow veteran farmers and ask your farm-specfic questions of the presenters.

About the presenters:

 Chad Rugh is an Accounting Officer with Horizon Farm Credit, located in the Association’s Meadville, PA office.  Chad has over thirteen years of experience in accounting, with the last six years specializing in farm accounting. His specialties include tax preparation, tax planning, record keeping, and record reconciliation, as well as income and balance sheet preparation.  Chad enjoys working with his customers to assist them in making financial decisions that willlead to the success of their operation.

Kara McClure is an Ag Relationship Manager with Horizon Farm Credit. She attended Penn State majoring in Animal Science, where she was involved with Block and Bridle, Collegiate Cattlewomen, and  the Livestock Judging Team. She completed a dairy sales internship. Kara enjoys connecting with farmers toassist them with their finances as  a Loan Officer with AgChoice Farm Credit.

Amanda Mosholder, Farm Services Agency Loan Supervisor, will offer information on FSA loan programming.