Presenters: John Hendrickson, from the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (Wisconsin) and Jennifer Phillips from Gansvoort Farm.
This session explored the impact of effective farm mechanization strategies; looked at mechanization strategies in the context of whole farm business planning; discussed considerations to help new farmers assess their readiness and need for mechanization; discussed approaches to helping new farmers set mechanization priorities.
Additional Resources
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Linking_Mechanization to Farm Business Planning Webinar - 1 page pdf fact sheet about matching equipment to farm size by Richard Wiswall Optimal Equipment for Beginning Farmers
- Replacement Strategies for Farm Machinery 17-page Iowa State pdf explains how real costs change over time, depreciation values, and the tax implications.
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