Policy & Practice — Navigating Ag Economics

This session helps Western North Carolina farm owners understand how current economic and government policies influence farm profitability, risk planning, and future investment. With an emphasis on recent and unfolding federal and state agricultural policy changes, this workshop connects high-level policy developments to real, actionable farm planning.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key federal and NC agricultural policy changes impacting farm income and operations
• How crop insurance and risk-management programs have evolved
• The implications of disaster aid and support programs for farm resilience
• State-level grant opportunities and regulatory trends
• Strategies for adjusting business plans in response to economic policy shifts