Taking the Pulse of Your Farm Business

Register now for January 2020 Introductory Workshops

Farm Pulse Continuum is a new program for farmers interested in learning how to use farm financials to explore their farm business decisions. The Farm Pulse Program provides the framework for informed decision-making for the farm manager.

Introductory workshops will be held annually with County Extension Educators around the state to build awareness of ‘Why Financial Management’. Farmers make many decisions about investments, the use of equity and debt and how much financial risk to take. Farmers can enroll in the full Farm Pulse Program to evaluate their finances and take the pulse of their business and goals for the future.

Overview of Extension’s Farm Pulse Program

Pulse Level 1: Introduction to Financial Management, understanding and analysis of farm financial statements.

Introduction to the Financial Model
The Farm Business Balance Sheet
The Schedule F, Income Statement
Financial Analysis using the Balance Sheet and Income Statement ratios
Cash flow Statement and Budgeting

Pulse Level II: Building a Vision Strategic Management for Farm Businesses

Introduction to strategic business planning and implementation
Business planning and contingency planning
Financial analysis, with farm records and financial statements

Farm Pulse Continuum 2020 Wisconsin Introductory workshops

The following Division of Extension county offices will be hosting Farm Pulse Continuum introductory workshops, registration fee of $20 per person or $30 per farm (2 people sharing materials). The workshop will also be offered via a web-based platform ($10 per farm). For additional information and to register contact one of the Extension offices below. Access Disability Accommodations

Date and time	Location	Registration/Information Contact
Jan. 14, 2020 10 a.m.	Baldwin St. Croix County Agriculture Services and Education Center 1960 8^th Avenue, Suite 140	Extension St. Croix County: Ryan.Sterry@wisc.edu (715) 531-1950 The Farm Pulse Program continues with classes scheduled from 6-9 pm at the St Croix County Ag Center on February 5, 12 and 19. Contact Ryan for costs of follow-up meetings.
Jan. 15, 2020 10 a.m.	Abbotsford Abbotsford City Hall 203 N. 1^st Street	Extension Marathon County: (715) 261-1239. The Farm Pulse Program continues with classes scheduled from 5-8 pm at the Abbotsford City Hall on February 5, 17 and March 4. Sessions cost $40 each (including materials and supper) and are available for $65 when registering for all three.
Jan. 21, 2020 10 a.m.	Darlington Multi-purpose Building 11974 Ames Road	Josh Kamps, Extension Lafayette County Agriculture Educator, joshua.kamps@wisc.edu or (608) 776-4820
Jan. 22, 2020 6:30 p.m.	Live, on-line webinar	https://farmpulse.eventbrite.com or contact Extension Agriculture Educator Stephanie Plaster Stephanie Plaster stephanie.plaster@wisc.edu (262) 335-4477