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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability will present a 2024 Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop in Grand Island for landowners and operators from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 13, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Hall County, 3180 West U.S. Highway 34 in Grand Island, NE.
The workshop will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other contract considerations. The meeting will also include financial considerations for farm succession and transition and offer an opportunity for those in attendance to have their leasing questions answered.
¡REGISTRACIÓN ABIERTA! LATINO SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2024 -GRATIS Y EN ESPANOL
¡Una oportunidad fantástica para que los emprendedores y dueños de pequeños negocios latinos se conecten, aprendan y crezcan!
Elija la locación que mas le convenga y/o la fecha. No hay excusa para perderse esta conferencia. Presentaciones sobre temas de negocios, educación y conexión con expertos, profesionales, proveedores y vendedores de diversos campos
¡No pierdas la oportunidad de participar en este evento!
Para más detalles sobre la registración, temas de las sesiones, o sobre el evento, por favor, no dude en preguntar o visitar nuestro sitio web.
¡Esperamos verte allí y ayudarte a llevar tu negocio al siguiente nivel!
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