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Overview

The Southwest Minnesota Farm Business Management Association is a membership-led organization of farms throughout southwestern Minnesota. The focus is entirely on improving members' farm financial management skills, knowledge, and success.

The association provides members with analysis, confidential peer farm benchmarking, individual consultations and direct connections to University research and expertise.

A group of farmers in southwestern Minnesota founded the SWFBMA in 1939 to help area farmers implement better farm management practices and keep accurate records. Today, the association is based out of the Southwest Research & Outreach Center and is affiliated with University of Minnesota Extension Agricultural Business Management and the Center for Farm Financial Management.

Membership

Association members pay a fee for individualized farm management assistance and access to educational opportunities throughout the year. Association field staff work directly with members to improve record keeping and provide a comprehensive farm financial and profitability analysis.

There are currently 125 farm members in the Southwest Farm Business Management Association. Learn more about the benefits of membership.

Contact Information:

23669 130th Street, Lamberton MN 56152
Office Phone:  507-752-7372  Ext: 2008

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News

Excessive moisture and stress resources

Excessive moisture and stress resources are available from the Mn Department of Agriculture (MDA).

Bend, don’t break

Farming can be a stressful occupation. Often, you live where you work. Your coworkers may be your spouse and/or other family members. While you get to be your own boss, you feel responsible for a lot and can control very little.

Prevent Plant Decisions.

Many parts of southern Minnesota have been faced with very challenging planting conditions. We are getting to the point where prevent plant coverage from crop insurance is worth considering. Minnesota Extension has updated an Iowa State analysis tool with Minnesota information to look at the different options available during a prevent plant situation.

2023 Annual Report

The Annual Report for 2023 of the Southwest Minnesota Farm Business Management Association has been released and is now available.