HOST EVENTS
Presenting programs straight from the Center - highlights include the Purdue Top Farmer Conference in January, the Purdue Farm Management Tour each June & workshops each winter.
PARTICIPANT EVENTS
Visiting and presenting on key management topics across the nation with our colleagues.
ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES
Offering webinars and weekly podcast episodes on topics relevant to key farming decisions.
FARM INTERNSHIP
Sponsors the Purdue Farm Business Management Internship which places students on Indiana farms each summer to gain on-farm experience.
HOST EVENTS
Presenting programs straight from the Center - highlights include the Purdue Top Farmer Conference in January, the Purdue Farm Management Tour each June & workshops each winter.
EVOLVING EVENTS
Hold workshops on key management topics each winter.
ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES
Offering webinars and weekly podcast episodes on topics relevant to key farming decisions.
FARM INTERNSHIP
Sponsors the Purdue Farm Business Management Internship which places students on Indiana farms each summer to gain on-farm experience.
Upcoming Programs
December 15, 2025
This program provides in-depth coverage of agricultural and farm tax issues. In addition to covering timely tax issues, we will cover disaster tax issues, depreciation and expensing farm assets, retirement planning for farms, and tax planning in low-income years. This year’s webinar will be co-taught by a team from Ohio State and Purdue Universities.
REGISTER TODAYJanuary 27 or 28, 2026
Farm Shield is more than a conference, it’s a commitment to helping agricultural families build resilience and plan for a secure future. Don’t miss this opportunity to protect your legacy!
REGISTER TODAYDecember 1 & 8, 2025
Join Purdue Extension for a two-part workshop designed to help you gain a clearer understanding of tax planning essentials. The first session on December 1 will focus on the fundamentals of farm taxes, with particular emphasis on strategies that can be used in a low net income year. The second session on December 8 will focus on key tax strategies and will allow plenty of time for questions. Registration cost is only $20.
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January 9, 2026
A management programs geared specifically for farmers. Surrounded by farm management, farm policy, agricultural finance and marketing experts, and a group of your peers, the conference will stimulate your thinking about agriculture’s future and how you can position your farm to be successful in the years ahead.
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Faculty Speaking Events
Find out where we will be presenting next as we collaborate with others.