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FeedAgTools Academy to address financial risk
Oregon State University and Washington State University will present an AgTools Academy for the tree fruit industry in three locations in Washington State in February. AgTools is a suite of software programs designed to help agricultural producers make good decisions to manage financial risk. The academy—a workshop focusing on financing orchard renewal—will be held on February 15 at the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee; February 16 at Yakima Valley Community College's Grandview campus, room U199 in the Workforce Center; and on February 17 at the Red Lion Hotel, Columbia Center, Kennewick, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Participants will learn the importance of developing orchard renewal strategies using AgTools. As a case study, they will develop renewal strategies for a representative farm in their area that creates the highest level of success based on a ten-year forecast of the five most critical financial ratios. In panel discussions, lenders will inform growers of the options available for financing orchard revewal and what is expected from the grower.
The academy is free, but as the number of participants is limited, registration is required. For information, e-mail Clark Seavert at OSU or check the AgTools Web site.
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