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26 Factors Determining your Interest Rate
If you have or are currently lender shopping before deciding where to get your loan, you’ll notice that the interest rate offered varies from place to place. Simply put, interest rate is a reflection of risk. When the market identifies a higher risk, this demands a higher rate of return.View Details
Episode 83 - Farm Credit Advocates in Action with Christy Seyfert
Farm Credit Advocacy: Christy discusses how Farm Credit Council represents farm credit institutions in legislative and regulatory spaces, collaborating with stakeholders to unify their voices in DC.View Details
6 Steps For Finding Your Niche As A Beginning Farmer
As an aspiring or beginning farmer, it’s key to find your niche – whether that involves raising chickens, growing organic fruits and vegetables, or making artisanal cheese. Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on Wheels, shares six tips for...View Details
FSA-Preferred Lending for Young and Beginning Farmers
If you’re new to farming, one of the major hurdles to overcome is buying your own land. Farmland is expensive. Add in the costs of inputs, labor and equipment, and buying your first piece of dirt can seem out of reach. But there are programs that can help you acquire that sought- after tract without touching the savings you’ve built along the way. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers two excellent programs that beginning farmers can take advantage of:View Details
Farm Business Optimization: Using Leasing as a Strategic Alternative to Traditional Financing
Learn how leasing equipment, facilities and assets can optimize farm cash flow and support growth as a strategic alternative to traditional financing.View Details
Applications Now Open for Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement's 2026 Scholarship Program
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement announced the launch of its 2026 scholarship program, designed to invest in the next generation of agricultural professionals. This year, the Foundation is awarding at least $350,000 in...View Details
5 Steps For Financing Your New Farming Operation
Most startups need more cash than the average person has on hand. This is definitely true for aspiring and beginning farmers who need financing for land, equipment, seeds, livestock and other materials. Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on...View Details
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year and across the country, your local Farm Credit association hosts in-person and virtual events designed to help you start, manage and grow your farming operation. Browse through the AgBizInfo events to find the right event for you!