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Episode 84 - Farm Trucking 101 with Leah Curtis
Main Topics Covered Farm Trucking Laws and Exemptions: Discussion on CDL exemptions for farmers, including Ohio law and federal exemptions, and the conditions under which these apply. Intrastate vs. Interstate Travel: Explanation of the differences...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
Episode 61: How to Develop a Grain Marketing Plan with Neil Schuller
Neil Schuller, gives a striking insight: about 80% of producers regard grain marketing as one of the least favorite aspects of their operations. I think that a lot of it is a feeling of complexity,” says Schuller. “There are a lot of moving parts and...View Details
Seven Types Of Farm Loans You Should Know About
Scott Parker, a senior credit manager at AgCredit, guides us through the world of farm loans to shed light on the benefits and considerations associated with farm-related financing options. Whether you’re just starting out or an experienced farmer...View Details
Understanding Your Farm Financials
Most people who get into farming do so because they want to farm, not because they want to think about numbers. The fact is, though, that farms are businesses, and in order to be able to keep farming, the operation must remain financially viable. And...View Details
Marketing Tips To Help You Grow Your Business
Raising high-quality agricultural products can be extremely satisfying, but that’s only part of the equation for successful farmers. To generate sales and revenue, producers also must become marketers. While this may be unfamiliar territory for some...View Details
Episode 62: Avoiding Burnout on the Farm with Alligators and Monkeys ft. Roxanne Reed
Farmers and agricultural business owners face unique pressures and challenges. Whether you’re up at the break of dawn to check the livestock barns or tied to your desk with spreadsheet work, the pressures of farming can mount into unavoidable stress...View Details
Five Tips For Beginning Farmers
New to farming? Want to learn how to start a farm? If you’re looking to break into the industry, these five tips will help you gain the insights you need to succeed! 1. Get experience. Farmers need to think like businesspeople, and the best way to...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!
Webinar: Direct to Consumer Marketing Strategies for Farmers
Join FCS Financial and Elise Luebbering, founder of Evergreen Media, for a fast-paced 30-minute masterclass on branding your farm products. Whether you sell freezer beef, greenhouse plants, or fresh...
