One-on-one financial consultations available for Panhandle farmers and ranchers Aug. 10–12

Whether reviewing debt, planning for the coming year, or evaluating cash flow, Nebraska Panhandle farmers and ranchers can receive individualized financial guidance during free, one-on-one consultations with agricultural financial analyst David Haupt on Aug. 10–12.

The consultations are offered through a collaboration between Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska Rural Response Hotline and are designed to help producers evaluate their financial situation, strengthen their financial position, and identify practical management strategies.

During the personalized sessions, Haupt will work one-on-one with producers to review their financial position, discuss debt management strategies, develop sustainable budgets, and evaluate the financial implications of management decisions. Each consultation is confidential and tailored to the needs of the individual operation. To get the most from their appointment, participants are encouraged to bring a current balance sheet and cash flow information. These financial records will provide a foundation for discussing the operation’s financial health and exploring potential management strategies.

Haupt brings more than 45 years of agricultural lending experience to the role, including 20 years in commercial banking and more than 25 years with Farm Credit Services of America.

“I’ve spent my entire career working with agricultural producers,” Haupt said. “My goal is to help producers better understand their financial position, evaluate their options, and make informed decisions that support the long-term success of their operations.”

Appointments are available by advance registration only. Consultations will be scheduled in communities across the Nebraska Panhandle, with potential locations including Alliance, Bridgeport, Scottsbluff, and Sidney, based on participant demand.

To schedule a free, confidential consultation, call the Nebraska Rural Response Hotline at 800-464-0258.

For more information about agricultural financial management resources available through the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability, visit cap.unl.edu/finance.

These consultations are supported through a partnership between the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability, Nebraska Extension, and the Nebraska Rural Response Hotline.

This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under agreement number FSA22CPT0012189.

-University of Nebraska-Lincoln