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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
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
New Land-Owner Equipment Guide: What Do You Need?
Whether you've acquired five acres or 500, transforming raw land into a productive property requires the right equipment. As a new landowner, the variety of machinery options can feel overwhelming. This guide will help you prioritize your equipment needs and make informed decisions about what's essential and what can wait.View Details
Episode 76 - Legal Strategies for Farm Families: Dower Rights and Joint Survivorship
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead sits down with Ryan Conklin, lead attorney at Wright and Moore law firm, to delve into the intricacies of dower rights and joint survivorship. Ryan shares his expert advice on how these legal concepts impact farm finance, succession planning and property ownership.View Details
Understanding Your Farm Financials
Most people who get into farming do so because they want to farm, not because they want to think about numbers. The fact is, though, that farms are businesses, and in order to be able to keep farming, the operation must remain financially viable. And...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
Cotton Marketing Basics & 2025 Outlook
Dr. Don Shurley, professor emeritus at the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Georgia - Tifton, is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading cotton economists. His work shows that Georgia cotton farmers can...View Details
Essential Farm Loans You Should Know About with Scott Parker
In the agricultural industry, accessing the right financing options is crucial for farmers and those looking to invest. Farm loans can help you expand your operations, enhance productivity, and help you achieve your financial goals.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!
Dirt to Dollars: Marketing Your Farm
Type
In-Person
Cost
Free
Location
Wilkes County Agricultural Center - 416 Executive Dr, Wilkesboro NC, 28697
Your customers are already online—make sure your business is too. Learn which social media and digital marketing platforms are right for your business, what type of content attracts customers, and...
