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ArticlesAvoiding Burnout – And Finding Joy – On The Farm
By Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on Wheels Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on Wheels, recently shared her thoughts on a topic any aspiring, beginning or experienced farmer can relate to: Preventing burnout. Farm School on...Start Reading
Articles5 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...Start Reading
ArticlesHow Credit Impacts Agriculture Loan Financing
Farming costs can add up quickly. Fortunately, agricultural loans help farmers get the financing they need to start, expand or maintain their farming operations. In this episode of AgCredit Said It, our hosts get answers to frequently asked questions...Start Reading
PodcastsHere We Grow: Episode 29 - Weather, Peanuts and Cotton
Episode 29: Weather, Peanuts, and Cotton (Fall Ag Outlook 2024) On this episode, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit welcomes a fantastic lineup of experts willing to share their fall weather forecasts and insights to the 2024 peanut and cotton harvest...Start Listening
ArticlesHow Beginning Farmers Can Manage Seasonal Income
Nowhere is the phrase “cash is king” truer than in farming. Farmers need cash to buy seed and feed, put fuel in tractors, pay employees and cover farm rent, a home mortgage and utilities. Having sufficient cash on hand throughout the year can be...Start Reading
ArticlesFarm loans: A beginner’s guide to success
Getting a loan to begin or grow your farm operation can be somewhat overwhelming, but with determination, a solid business plan and a passion for agriculture, you can successfully take on the challenge. Here are five tips to help you get a loan that...Start Reading
PodcastsAnswering Your Questions About Credit with Holly Gates and Josh McBride
AgCredit Regional Managers Holly Gates & Josh McBride have 45+ years of experience in farm loans and bring unique expertise in lending for starting farmers. Here’s a glance at this episode: [05:39] Josh and Holly explain the structure of the credit...Start Listening
PodcastsWhat are year-end balance sheets and how to build them with Credit Analyst Joel Althauser
Episode 4: What are year-end balance sheets and how to build them with Credit Analyst Joel Althauser. Finances and record keeping. They’re not the most exciting parts of farming, but they are powerful pieces you need for a successful loan approval.Start Listening
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!
Field to funding: New Farmer Lending Stories
Starting a farm is a huge step, but securing your first ag loan doesn't have to be the hardest part. At AgWest Farm Credit, we believe in agriculture. That's why we're hosting a free webinar to help...
