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Employee Spotlight: A Day in the Life of a Dairy Risk Management Advisor

Employee Spotlight: A Day in the Life of a Dairy Risk Management Advisor

Shifting dairy markets and late-day price updates are daily challenges for Dairy & Livestock Risk Management Senior Advisor Megan Clancy. Read on as Megan shares what a typical week looks like, why collaboration matters and how her work helps protect dairy farms across the Northeast for the long haul.

The Big Picture

Megan Clancy works at the intersection of rapidly changing dairy markets and the long-term sustainability of Northeast farms. Her role combines market analysis, conversations with producers and practical risk-management guidance.

Day-to-Day Decisions

A large part of the job is staying close to the market. Megan follows dairy pricing and market developments, communicates timely information and works with producers as they evaluate risk-management strategies.

Collaboration is Key

Risk management is not a one-person exercise. Megan's work involves collaboration with producers and colleagues so that market information can be translated into practical decisions.

Risk Management for the Long Haul

The goal is to help dairy and livestock producers build a repeatable approach to managing volatility by combining market knowledge, producer relationships and risk-management tools.

Farm Funders's team of agricultural advisors can help producers connect these insights to a broader financial plan, including budgeting, financing and risk-management tools.

Farm Funders's whole-farm, advisory approach connects programs, insurance and financial strategy into a clear path forward. Producers are encouraged to reach out to their advisors as they evaluate the opportunities and challenges discussed above.

At Farm Funders, we are committed to being a trusted advisor to Northeast agricultural producers, helping you navigate uncertainty and strengthen your operation for the future.

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Elisabeth Olcott

Farm Credit East Agricultural Advisor

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