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2021 County Outlook Meetings

The Ohio State University Agricultural Policy and 2021 Winter Outlook Meetings are organized by AEDE. The conferences feature a series of meetings updating Ohio communities on policy changes, key issues, and market behavior with respect to farm, food, energy resources, and the environment.

“Where are we going with US and Global Trade” Dr. Ian Sheldon
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2021

The trade outlook takes a look at the effect of the pandemic on global trade and how that compares to its impact on both global and U.S. agricultural trade. 

"Climate and Grain Market Outlook" Aaron Wilson and Ben Brown
Date: January 11, 2021

Wilson Climate Outlook Presentation

Brown Grain Outlook Presentation

Ohio producers are starting to make plans for 2021. This is a short-term outlook on Ohio and regional weather with long-term season climate trends, grain market analysis, and marketing strategies.

"Climate and Grain Market Outlook" Aaron Wilson and Ben Brown
Date: Friday, February 19, 2021 
Wilson Climate Outlook Presentation

Brown Grain Market Outlook Presentation

Ohio producers are starting to make plans for 2021. This is a short-term outlook on Ohio and regional weather with long-term season climate trends, grain market analysis, and marketing strategies.

"Food Waste: Trends & Updates" Dr. Brian Roe
March 5, 2021 11:00am-12:00pm

Dr. Brian Roe shared about the economic, environmental and social implications of food waste; the implications of the COVID pandemic on household-level food waste; and learn about recent recommendations for reducing food waste among consumers proposed by the National Academy of Sciences.

"Local Food and Direct Marketing" Dr. Zoë Plakias

Dr. Plakias' Presentation Slides

 

"Farm Income and Financial Outlook” Dr. Ani Katchova
Date: Monday, March 15, 2021 12:00 pm EST

 Dr. Katchova's Presentation Slides

Learn key trends in local food and direct marketing during the COVID-19 Pandemic and be able to relate these key trends to business, recognize the possible challenges and opportunities for direct marketing post-pandemic, and predict the possible impacts on business  post-pandemic.

 

The Farm Income Forecast and Financial Outlook will cover the 2021 Farm Income Forecast, the 2021-2031 USDA Baseline projections of farm income, commodity markets, and trade, indicators and their accuracy, and financial stress including ag loan delinquency rates and bankruptcy rates.