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- 4-H Animal Science: Financial Record Keeping BookCallan, Peter L.; Thompson, John; Woodard, Scott; Kastan, Christine (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-08-29)This document includes six lessons that focus on financial record keeping in relation to raising and caring for livestock. These lessons include activities and objectives ranging from selection of an animal for the project to keeping records of costs of feed, and other expenses. There are lessons which also analysis of data to determine if goals were met, and if the project was profitable.
- Dairy Pipeline. April 2010Callan, Peter L.; Cassell, Bennet G. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2010-03-29)Discusses working with your lender to develop strategies to insure the survival of your farm during economic hardship, and a new genetic profile of service sires in DHI 202
- Dairy Pipeline. April 2017Callan, Peter L.; Cayford, Eleonor Marilyn; Cockrum, Rebecca R.; Petersson-Wolfe, Christina S. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-03-30)This issue includes an article examining inbreeding depression problems in dairy cattle, and an ongoing genomic evaluation effort compared to the traditional use of pedigrees. There is also an article highlighting the International Dairy Federation World Summit
- Dairy Pipeline. January/February 2011Callan, Peter L.; Cox, Beverly Gwen (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2010-12-31)Discusses frost seeding of legumes to improve pasture quality and the need of sufficient lying time for lactating dairy cows.
- Dairy Pipeline. January/February 2014Dietrich, Alyssa; Callan, Peter L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-01-07)Discusses nutrient requirements of calves during cold weather and the dangers of purchasing raw milk.
- Dairy Pipeline. July/August 2011James, Robert E.; Callan, Peter L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2011-07-30)Discusses small grain forages and maximizing pastures as a source of feed to offset rising grain prices.
- Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part I: Overview of Financial Systems for New and Beginning FarmersMorgan, Kimberly L.; Callan, Peter L.; Mark, Allyssa; Niewolny, Kimberly L.; Nartea, Theresa J.; Scott, Kelli H.; Hilleary, Jim (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-12-09)Discusses decision-making process in relation to financial assessment and risk-taking. Discusses the importance of creating financial statements and planning budgets.
- Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part II: Introduction of Financial Systems for New and Beginning FarmersMorgan, Kim O.; Callan, Peter L.; Mark, Allyssa; Niewolny, Kimberly L.; Nartea, Theresa J.; Scott, Kelli H.; Hilleary, Jim (2016-10-19)There are many factors to consider before starting a new farm enterprise. Financial management is an important component in the startup and decision-making processes for beginning farmers. The purpose of this series of publications is to inform Virginia agribusiness owners and managers about the farm financial risk management tools, techniques, and resources available to help them prepare and use a financial systems approach for their operations. This publication introduces the four financial statements that farm managers can use to record and assess historical farm financial performance. The topics covered in this resource are not all-inclusive, but after reading this publication, beginning farmers should be prepared to move forward in planning for their farms. The accompanying parts in the series are “Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part I: Overview of Financial Statements for New and Beginning Farmers” (Virginia Cooperative Extension publication AAEC-114P), and “Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part III: Introduction to Farm Planning Budgets” (VCE publication AAEC-116P). A compilation of excellent resources that includes examples, how-to videos, and training resources is included in the appendix at the end of this publication. For questions about this particular risk management issue or other farm startup topics, contact the local Virginia Cooperative Extension office or visit the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Program website at www. vabeginningfarmer.org.
- Farm Financial Risk Management Series Part III: Introduction to Farm Planning Budgets for New and Beginning FarmersMorgan, Kimberly L.; Callan, Peter L.; Mark, Allyssa; Niewolny, Kimberly L.; Nartea, Theresa J.; Scott, Kelli H.; Hilleary, Jim (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-10-19)Provides information that can help beginning farmers with understanding the importance of constructing financial statements and planning a budget.
- A Farmer's Responsibilities to His BusinessCallan, Peter L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-06-06)This publication reviews the questions a farmer should consider when deciding how much time to spend on labor and/or management.
- A Farmer’s Responsibilities to His BusinessCallan, Peter L.; Morgan, Kimberly L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)A farmers' health and well being is the most important asset in his/her farm. Farm owners need time to manage their businesses rather than just working themselves into ground. Suggestions for managing farm business
- Introduction to Labor Issues for Beginning FarmersMark, Allyssa; Niewolny, Kimberly L.; Morgan, Kimberly L.; Callan, Peter L.; Scott, Kelli H.; Nartea, Theresa J.; Kloetzli, Cathryn; Hilleary, Jim; Jeter, Rose (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2015-02-25)The purpose of this resource is to introduce you to important labor issues as you begin planning for expanding your farm enterprise.
- Livestock Update. August 2014Greiner, Scott P.; McCann, Mark A.; Saville, Joi; Neil, Scott J.; Harmon, Deidre D.; Callan, Peter L.; Estienne, Mark J.; Wiegert, Jeffrey; Clark-Deener, Sherrie (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-09-15)This LIVESTOCK UPDATE contains timely subject matter on beef cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and related junior work. This issue includes: Dates to Remember; August Herd Management Advisor; Weaning Nutrition and Management; Breeding Season Management - Ewes and Rams; 2014 Small Ruminant Field Day; Heat Stress and Small-Scale and Niche Market Pork Production in Virginia,
- Livestock Update. February 2014Greiner, Scott P.; McCann, Mark A.; Whittier, W. Dee; Callan, Peter L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-02-27)Includes articles on beef herd management, selecting sires, managing young beef bulls, cattle botulism, frost seeding, nutrients for sheep, and lambing time management.
- Livestock Update. June/July 2014Greiner, Scott P.; McCann, Mark A.; Saville, Joi; Neil, Scott J.; Harmon, Deidre D.; Callan, Peter L.; Estienne, Mark J.; Wiegert, Jeffrey; Clark-Deener, Sherrie (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-07-02)This LIVESTOCK UPDATE contains timely subject matter on beef cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and related junior work. This issue includes: Dates to Remember; June/July Herd Management Advisor; Virginia BCIA Central Bull Test Program Summary 2013-14; Phosphorus Supplementation of Beef Cattle; Grazing Recycles Nutrients; Sheep Update; and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) and Small-Scale and Niche Market Pork Production in Virginia.
- Livestock Update. November/December 2013Greiner, Scott P.; McCann, Mark A.; Callan, Peter L.; Liddington, Kelly J.; Eversole, Dan Edward (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2013-12-06)Includes articles on beef herd management, selling feeder cattle, Culpeper bull sale, Hokie harvest sale, and Shepherds' Symposium
- Livestock Update. October 2014Greiner, Scott P.; McCann, Mark A.; Groover, Gordon E.; Callan, Peter L.; Wiegert, Jeffrey; Estienne, Mark J. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-11-04)This LIVESTOCK UPDATE contains timely subject matter on beef cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and related junior work. This issue includes: Dates to Remember; November Herd Management Advisor; Evaluate Nutrition Needs and Plan for Winter; 2014 Culpeper Senior Bull Sale; Tax and Financial Management in Profitable Years; Sheep Management Tips- Late Fall; Sheep Update; and Methods for Improving Pre-Weaning Survival Rates of Piglets.
- Livestock Update. September 2014Greiner, Scott P.; McCann, Mark A.; Saville, Joi; Neil, Scott J.; Harmon, Deidre D.; Callan, Peter L.; Estienne, Mark J.; Wiegert, Jeffrey; Clark-Deener, Sherrie (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-09-26)This LIVESTOCK UPDATE contains timely subject matter on beef cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and related junior work. This issue includes: Dates to Remember; September Herd Management Advisor; Time for Fall Nutrition Tune-Up; BVD's Role in Shipping Fever Pneumonia; Sheep Field Day & Ram Lamb Sale; 2014 Virginia Tech Sheep Management Basics Workshop; Sheep Update; and Swine Production in Virginia.
- Vineyard Financial CalculatorCallan, Peter L.; Wolf, Tony Kenneth, 1956-; Hatch, Tremain (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-03-07)This document is an Excel workbook with several spreadsheets, all for assistance in understanding financial concerns dealing with costs in establishment and maintaining a vineyard.