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How To Understand The Costs Of Production
It’s a simple equation: When production costs go up, your net income usually goes down. This means that the best way to enhance your farm’s profitability is to manage your costs, and the first step in doing that is to understand the different types...View Details
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
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
Episode 109: Inside Ohio's Dairy Industry with Scott Higgins
As we celebrate the start of National Ice Cream Month, host Phil Young sits down with Scott Higgins, CEO of the Ohio Dairy Producers Association. Together, they discuss the state of dairy production in Ohio, key industry trends and the vital role dairy farmers play in feeding communities and supporting the agricultural economy.View Details
Exploring A Career Path In Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
In this episode, our hosts chat about career paths in food, agricultural and environmental sciences with Adam Cahill, Career Development Manager at The Ohio State University. After the discussion with Adam, Hunter and Hayden Matus, young farmers and...View Details
Writing a Business Plan
It's something that can strike dread in the heart of any small business owner but can deliver great rewards in the end: The BUSINESS PLAN! Let's take a look at why this document is so important for all business owners. A business plan is a must for...View Details
Planning For Profit: Why You Need A Farm Business Plan
The best way to set yourself up for success in business and with your lender or partners is to have a detailed plan. It doesn’t been to be pretty, but a well-thought-out plan is essential for driving key decisions that can ultimately lead to a highly...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!
2026 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge
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This program consists of one national and four regional events attended by college students with a strong interest in the dairy industry. They compete by creating a farm management plan for a dairy...
