Beginning Farmer Meeting

Posted on October 21, 2025

For landowners and beginning farmers who rent, plan to buy, or sell agricultural land or assets.

A crop insurance update will be provided.

Wednesday, November 19 | 5:30 PM
Merit Center - 1001 Erie Rd, Marshall, MN 56258

  • Landowners may receive a 10% tax credit on land rented to a Beginning Farmer
  • Sales to Beginning Farmers are up to a 12% tax credit for landowners
  • Beginning farmers are eligible for up to $1,500 in tax credits to help cover the cost of Farm Business Management
  • Centrol Crop Consulting will give an update on crop insurance
  • With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, crop insurance premiums, subsidies, and coverage levels will be changing
  • They will also talk about the crop insurance benefits offered to beginning farmers

RSVPs are not required but are appreciated by November 17
RSVP by email

5:30 PM - Doors open and pizza and refreshments will be served
5:45 PM - Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Discussion
6:15 PM - Crop Insurance Updates with Centrol
6:45 PM - Questions & Wrap up

Questions can be sent directly to: chase.vankeulen@mnwest.edu or call (507) 828-3576.