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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
ArticlesWhat Are Lines of Credit
Whether you’re a beginning farmer or an experienced operator, you’re probably no stranger to the unsteady cash flow that’s typical to the annual production cycle of agriculture. Grain farmers need significant amounts of money for seed and inputs at...Start Reading
Episode 83 - Farm Credit Advocates in Action with Christy Seyfert
Main Topics Covered 1. 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. 2. Economic Uncertainty: The...Start Reading
PodcastsHow to Buy Land at Auction: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step into the dynamic realm of land auctions where opportunities abound and strategies can mean the difference between winning and losing. In this engaging episode, we chat with Michael Harris, owner of Harris Real Estate and Auction, who shares his...Start Listening
PodcastsHow to Start a Succession Planning Conversation
Episode 12: How to Start a Succession Planning Conversation - Succession planning for farm families - It’s a process that can be complicated, emotional and just plain hard to start a conversation about.Start Listening
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
ArticlesWhat Lenders Look For When Financing Beginning Farmers
Stepping into the world of agriculture can be exhilarating – and daunting. You’re fueled by a passion for the land, a desire to implement sustainable practices and a dream to offer high-quality products. But there’s one significant hurdle to overcome...Start Reading
ArticlesUnderstanding The Importance of Finances & Record Keeping
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. In Episode 4 of AgCredit Said It, our hosts sit down with credit analyst Joel Althauser to discuss the...Start Reading
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!
GenerationNext Seminar - Cortland/Geneva NY Marketplaces - January
Type
In-Person
Cost
$199 per student
Location
1450 Route 14, Geneva (Phelps), NY 14532-9542
Partner
Farm Credit East
The GenerationNext program is a $1,900 value. Thanks to Farm Credit East’s Young, Beginning, and Small farm program incentives, the out-of-pocket net cost is only $199 per student. This includes...
