Shelby County ISU Extension officials invite you to part 2 of a New and Beginning Farmer Peer Group “Commodity Marketing Night,” Thursday, Sept. 7th, from 6-until-8-p.m., at the Shelby County Extension Office (906 6th St., Harlan). The workshop will focus on helping new and beginning crop producers create successful corn and soybean marketing strategies. Part 1 of the workshop was held July 25th. Persons who attended Part one don’t need to attend the second part.

Topics of discussion, Thursday, include:

A corn and soybean market outlook.
Calculating the cost of production.
Commodity marketing strategies.
Developing a marketing plan.
And, resources from ISU Extension and Outreach.

Guest speaker for the session is Shane Ellis, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist. A light meal will be provided, so you’re asked to RSVP by no later than Wednesday, Sept. 6th, by calling (712)-755-3104.

If you have any questions, call Amanda Oloff, Associate Extension Educator at (712)- 755-3104, or Shane Ellis at (712)-520-0601.