Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D., explains the seven habits of financially resilient farmers. He will also discuss the importance of monitoring cash flow and assessing risk management.
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- Evaluate farms by high and low profitability...
Funded by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program.
January 18, 2018 Gary Schnitkey, Ph.D., explains the seven habits of financially resilient farmers. He will also discuss the importance of monitoring cash flow and assessing risk management. Key takeaways:
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