Goals and Objectives of the Center

The main goals of the North Central Center are:

1. To provide leadership in and coordination of risk management education activities for producers in the 12 North Central states.
2. To contribute to and enhance the national risk management education program.

To accomplish these goals the Center will incorporate the following objectives:

Goal 1:

• Assessing the risk management educational needs and priorities of producers.
• Conducting a competitive grants program which addresses these needs.
• Enhancing collaboration and partnering within the region.
• Disseminating information on risk management programs, materials and educational techniques.

Goal 2:

• Participating in national conferences and meetings.
• Recruiting the project directors of North Central projects to present the results of their work at international, national and regional conferences.
• Assisting in the production of national reports and informational documents on the national risk management education program.
• Enhancing the knowledge of the program and the understanding of its impact by stakeholders including university administrators, elected officials and farm organizations.