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How Farm Operations Can Prepare for Tax Season: A Practical Tax Season Checklist
Running a farm means juggling unpredictable weather, rising input costs, shifting markets and long days. Tax season shouldn’t add more stress to your plate. One of the most effective ways to simplify tax season is to keep accurate records throughout the year.View Details
Roots of Success: Tips for Strong Mental Health on the Farm
Agriculture is the number one industry in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Providing key agricultural commodities to the rest of the nation and worldwide, the pressure to produce is real for farmers in the Southeast. To be a farmer is to deal with uncertainty. And farmers have had a slew of trying circumstances of late. Here are tips and resources in managing your mental health.View Details
Understanding the Balance Sheet: A Key Tool for Farm Financial Management
Understanding the Balance Sheet: A Key Tool for Farm Financial Management. Managing a farm involves more than just planting crops and raising livestock. To ensure long-term success, it's crucial to understand the financial health of your operation...View Details
Why are Job Descriptions Important for Agricultural Operations?
Job descriptions are important communication tools for both functional and legal reasons. Although no state or federal law “requires” a business to have job descriptions, we're sharing several reasons why you should consider them for your...View Details
Nine Questions to Ask Your Lender
When exploring rural land loans, it’s crucial to ask the right questions to ensure you’re making an informed decision. Here are nine essential questions to discuss with your lender, like AgTrust Farm Credit, which have extensive experience in this...View Details
What 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...View Details
Finding Your Niche and Expanding Your Customer Base
Immerse yourself in the art of organic networking within your local community. Acquire essential strategies to pinpoint your unique niche, forge connections with fellow business owners, and draw in your ideal customers. Uncover actionable tips that...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!