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Presentations and Outreach: Extension Works
- “Co-op 101 and the Principles of Cooperation,” Cooperative Intern Day, Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, Huxley Learning Center, June 11, 2019.
- “Creating Awareness of the Cooperative Model in Your Labor Market,” Human Resources / Accountants Spring Conference, Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives, West Des Moines, May 9, 2019.
- “Governance with a Focus on Strategic Financial Management,” Graduate Director Seminar, Nebraska Cooperative Council, Kearney, Nebraska, February 7, 2019.
- “Impact of Tax Reform and Section 199A on Agricultural Cooperatives and Members.” NCERA-210 Research Committee and eXtension Cooperatives Community of Practice Webinar, January 16, 2019.
- “The Sec 199A Pass-Through Deduction: What it Means for Producers and Cooperatives.” Iowa State University ProAg Series, Carroll County Extension Office, Carroll, Iowa, November 11, 2018.
- “Sec 199A Pass-Through Decisions for Co-op Boards.” Iowa Institute for Cooperatives CFO/Controller Conference, Ames, Iowa, October 10, 2018.
- “Producer Cooperatives and Membership in a Dynamic Marketplace: What Does This Mean for Producers?” Iowa Women in Agriculture Annual Conference, Ankeny, Iowa, August 2, 2018.
- “Co-op 101: Foundations of Cooperatives.” Iowa Cooperative Intern Day, Huxley, Iowa. June 14, 2018.
- “What the Sec 199A Tax Feature Means for Co-ops and Producers.” North Central Farm Management Extension Committee, Ames, Iowa, May 18, 2018.
- “What the Tax Reform Means for Your Cooperative and Its Members.” Cooperative Network’s Dairy Issues Forum, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, April 10, 2018.
- “The Cooperative Way: A Business Model.” Des Moines Area Community College, Carroll, Iowa. March 28, 2018. (with Jim Gossett, CEO, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative)
- “Dovetailing Member Value and Expectations with Strategic Financial Management.” Minnesota Grain and Feed Association Annual Convention, Prior Lake, Minnesota, March 7, 2018.
- “Impact of the 2017 Tax Reform and Jobs Act on Ag Cooperatives.” NCERA-210 Research Committee and eXtension Cooperatives Community of Practice Webinar, January 29, 2018.
- “Understanding Cooperative Financials and Impacts to Your Farm.” Production and Marketing Risk Seminar, Iowa State Bank and Sac Realty & Insurance, Sac City, Iowa, January 23, 2018.
- “Consolidation and Competition in Midwest Agriculture Are These Game Changers?” University of Minnesota and Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Association Crop Pest Management Short Course, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 13, 2017.
- “Becoming a Cooperative Board Influencer.” ISU Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, November 27, 2017.
- “Pressing Issues of Ag Cooperatives and Their Producer-Members.” Pro-Ag Meeting on Management Options for Lenders and Agribusinesses, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Fort Dodge and Mason City, Iowa, November 16 & 17, 2017.
- “Economic Trade-offs of Agricultural Consolidation.” Invited presentation for the Farmer Cooperatives Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota, November 3, 2017.
- “Consolidation Trends Among Ag Co-ops.” Invited presentation for the Nationwide Board Council Meeting on Economics and Agriculture, Des Moines, Iowa. June 8, 2017.
- “Governance Basics and Leadership Roles.” Western Iowa Dairy Alliance, Sheldon, Iowa. April 5, 2017.
- “Cooperative Challenges and Pressure on Leadership.” Invited presentation, Master of Agribusiness’s Cooperative Symposium, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. March 31, 2017.
- “Co-op 101: Does the Co-op Model Fit Your Needs?” Webinar, Iowa Farmers Union, Ames, Iowa. March 20, 2017.
- “Cooperative Profit and Equity Management Models.” Mid-Iowa Cooperative CEO and Board Roundtable, Conrad, Iowa. March 9, 2017.
- “Cooperative Leadership and Governance: Who Is Responsible?” 4th Annual Meeting and Expo, Iowa Communications Alliance, Des Moines, Iowa. March 7-8, 2017.
- “Iowa’s Ag Cooperatives: What’s Now.” Nevada Rotary Club’s Urban Rural Day, Nevada, Iowa. March 1, 2017.
- “Insights for Improved Participation in the Delivery of Corn Stover to Cellulosic Ethanol Plants.” American-Made BioEnergy from Field to Refinery: Feedstock Logistics, a Council on Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (C-FARE) and Office of Chief Economist, USDA event. National Press Club, Washington, D.C. February 17, 2017.
- “The Future of Cooperatives.” Invited presentation and moderated session at the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives’ 2017 Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. February 16, 2017.
- “Cooperative Leadership and Governance: Who Is Responsible?” Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives’ Iowa Directors’ Update, West Des Moines, Iowa. February 2, 2017.
- “Consolidation and Competition in Ag: Are These Game Changers?” Iowa Chapter of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers’ Annual Meeting, Ames, Iowa. February 1, 2017.
- “Cooperative Performance Study and Equity Options.” StateLine Cooperative Board Strategic Planning Session, Des Moines, Iowa. January 18, 2017.
- “Understanding Ag Cooperatives’ Equity and Patronage.” Ag Decision Maker Webinar video, collaboration with Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, Iowa State University, December, 2016.
- “How a Co-op is Different and Why It Matters.” Ag Partners, L.L.C. Employee Workshop, Storm Lake, Iowa. December 8, 2016.
- “Cooperative Leadership for Tomorrow: Success Starts in the Boardroom.” NTCA 2016 Board Officers Seminar, Des Moines, Iowa. October 23, 2016.
- “Cooperative Status and Trends: Iowa.” Invited presentation to the Bill Fitzwater Cooperative Symposium, Stillwater, Oklahoma. October 20, 2016.
- “The Cooperative Way: A Business Model.” Des Moines Area Community College, Carroll, Iowa. October 3, 2016. (with Jim Gossett, Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative)
- “Current Ag Co-op Conditions and Outlook.” Taygold Cooperative’s Board Planning Session, Des Moines, Iowa. September 8, 2016.
- Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting, Glidden, Iowa. September 7, 2016.
- “Co-op 101: How a Co-op is Different and Why It Matters.” Presentation at the Iowa Cooperative Intern Day, Monsanto Learning Center, Huxley, Iowa. June 23, 2016.
- “Update on Local Ag Cooperatives’ Benchmarks.” Presentation to Farm Service Cooperative Harlan’s Strategic Planning Session, Des Moines, Iowa. February 11, 2016.
- “Consolidation of Iowa Cooperatives.” Winter Workshop, Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, Waterloo, Iowa. January 13 & 14, 2016.
- “The Cooperative Model: Opportunities and Flexibility.” Presentation at the Iowa Farmers Union Annual Meeting, Des Moines, Iowa. November 21, 2015.
- “Update on Local Ag Cooperatives’ Benchmarks.” Presentation at the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives’ Summer Workshop, Ankeny, Iowa. June 30, 2015.
- “Financial Perspectives on Agricultural Cooperatives.” Invited presentation to the National Agricultural Credit Committee Meeting, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri. October 16, 2014.
- “Equity Systems.” Presentation on cooperative equity management systems to Famers Cooperative Company, Ames, Iowa, August 18, 2014.
- “Competition for Land Use: Why would the rational producer grow switchgrass for biofuel?” Webinar, CenUSA Bioenergy, Iowa State University. May 30, 2014.
- “Co-ops 101.” Presentation and development of an educational module for Farmers Cooperative in Ames, Iowa. March 11, 2014.
- “Understanding Changes in Equity and Implications for Strategic Planning.” Presentation at the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives’ Summer Workshop, Ankeny, Iowa. June 29, 2013.
- “Foundations, Principles, and the Economics of Cooperative Business.” Presentation at the Midwest Aronia Association’s 3rd Annual Conference, West Des Moines, Iowa. April 5, 2013.
- “Understanding the economics of a system of perennial grasses for bioenergy in the Central United States.” Presentation for the Integrated Crop Management Conference, Ames, Iowa. November 28 – 29, 2012.
- “Public Policy and Economics of Conservation Programs.” Presentation at the Conference on Grazing on Public and Privately Managed Non-Pasture Grasslands, sponsored by the Whiterock Conservancy, Iowa State University, and Iowa Cattleman’s Association, Ames, Iowa. January 2011.
- “The Conservation Reserve Program: Options for North Carolina Landowners.” NCSU Extension Workshop on Current Agricultural Economy for Row Crops: Outlook and Marketing, Risk Management and Farm Policy, Plymouth, North Carolina. January, 2008.
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