Managing the Risks of Equine Businesses and Enterprises

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Managing the Risks of Equine Businesses and Enterprises

Farm Business Management Update, June/July 2006

By Bill Whittle (wwhittle@vt.edu), Extension Agent, Farm Business Management, Page County.

Date: September 1, 2006 Location: Celebration Hall at North Warren Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Front Royal, VA Registration Fee: $15.00 Topics:

2006 Horse Boarding Survey Results
Business Planning for Equine Businesses & Enterprises
Agriculture Stewardship for Equine Operations and Cost Share Opportunities for Equine Operations
Equine Liability Law and Liability Issues
Minimizing Injuries to Horses and People
Equine Liability Insurance
Farm Labor Laws and Tax Issues
Minimizing Injuries to Horses & Humans

For more information, contact Bill Whittle at (540) 778-5794 or by e-mail at wwhittle@vt.edu, or Crystal Smith, Extension Agent, Animal Science, at (540) 635-4549 or by e-mail at csmith06@vt.edu.

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