Farmland Owners Conference

Many moving pieces go into owning land. Ownership can often create questions and become stressful and overwhelming for the inheritor, purchaser, farmer, renter, families, and anyone involved.

To assist with alleviating doubts about land ownership, University of Illinois Extension is bringing back the Farmland Owners Conference. The one-day event is designed to empower current and future farmland owners on Nov. 25 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.

Conference presentation and discussion topics include: 

• Negotiating cash rent.
• Understanding current land values and appraisals.
• Soil fertility: Protecting your investment.
• Solar energy on your land.
• Maintaining profits while protecting the environment.
• Types of insurance you need for your farm.
• Navigating Farm Service Agency forms and requirements.
• Estate planning.
• Organic production.

Registration fee is $65 and covers all presentations, refreshments, and lunch. RSVP by Nov. 20