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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
Ready to Grow? How to Start a Farm with this Essential Guide
So you want to start a farm business? Maybe you want to turn your side hobby into a second career. Or maybe you grew up on your grandparents' farm and feel a pull to go back to your roots. Whatever your motivation to start a farm or agritourism business, you might not know where to start. This guide can help.View Details
How 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...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
Episode 80 - Supporting Ohio Ag with Ag-LINK with Treasurer Robert Sprague
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead discusses the Ohio Ag Link program with Ohio's 49th Treasurer of State, Robert Sprague. The conversation focuses on the enhancements made to the Ag Link program to help farmers maximize their return on investment.View Details
Site Analysis and Exploring Your Potential
Unlock the full potential of your farm by conducting a thorough analysis of your land, buildings, infrastructure and equipment. Gain insights into strategic decision-making to optimize productivity and make the most of your farm's resources. Don't...View Details
What 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.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!
Making The Numbers Work: Understanding Your Farm's Financial Flow
Join AgWest for an educational session that breaks down cash flow budgets in plain language and simple steps. Understand why cash flow budgets are important, what they show about the health of your...
