Farmers and ranchers in South Florida—mark your calendars! On Thursday, August 7, 2025, producers are invited to attend our Business Planning & Tax Management for Farmers and Ranchers workshop. This is a hands-on, half-day workshop focused on strengthening the business portion of your agricultural operation.
Hosted at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Miami-Dade County, this free event will walk attendees through practical tools and insights on taxes, recordkeeping, financial statements, and how to successfully prepare for and apply for FSA loans.
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County
18710 SW 288 St., Homestead, FL 33030
Cost: This event is free to attend. However, registration is required!
Register: tx.ag/AgFTAP
This bilingual event is part of the AgFTAP (Agricultural Financial Training and Assistance Project) initiative, offering tools and training to help farmers and ranchers make stronger financial decisions.
Topics include:
- An introduction to the AgFTAP Program
- Updates on USDA programs relevant to producers
- Agribusiness development strategies and tax guidance
- Business planning and recordkeeping essentials
- The basics of financial statements and how to use them
To wrap up, participants will have the chance to network over lunch and get hands-on help preparing FSA loan applications during the “Meet Your Lender” session.
Featured Speakers
- Dr. Francisco Abello, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Dr. David Stephens, USDA AgFTAP
- Darrell Tennie, The Tennie Agriculture Group
- Dr. Malek Hammami, University of Florida
- Dr. Derek Farnsworth, University of Florida
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Beginning farmers and ranchers
- Ag business owners needing tax or finance guidance
- Anyone looking to build or expand their operation with USDA support
- Producers applying for or renewing an FSA loan
Don’t miss this opportunity to build your business toolbox, gain clarity on USDA resources, and connect with lending professionals in your area.
Register today!