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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 130 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
Email: [email protected]

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News

Featured Educational Opportunity: Tax Planning & Paid Leave

Stay informed with two valuable learning opportunities now available from University of Minnesota Extension:

MN Extension Webinar: Getting Ready for Minnesota Paid Leave
Extension has created a helpful webinar to guide agriculture employers through the upcoming Minnesota Paid Leave program. Learn what the new requirements mean and how to prepare.
Minnesota Paid Leave – What agriculture employers need to know.

2025 Tax Planning Webinar for Farmers
The 2025 tax planning webinar is now available for viewing. This recorded session walks farmers through key tax considerations for the upcoming year and strategies to help you stay ahead. Watch the 2025 tax planning webinar for farmers – Recording now available 

Both resources are available to watch at your convenience.

Harvest Insights: Interview

Harvest Insights: Garen Paulson Discusses Soybeans and China on WCCO Radio. Listen here:
 

SWMNFBMA 2024 Annual Report

Check out the 2024 Annual Report for a review of SW MN farm finances.

SWMFBMA Highlighted in Successful Farming article

The Southwest Minnesota Farm Business Management Association was recently mentioned in the March 2025 issue of Successful Farming.  Click here to read the article Bottom Line

Labor & Finance Webinars Now Available

Did you miss the Labor Webinar or Garen’s Farm Finance Update at the Profit Conference?

No worries! You can now watch both presentations at your convenience. 

Labor Meeting Replay and Profit Conference Recording are now available on our website under the Educational Opportunities tab. Visit the Educational Opportunities page here