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Six Tips for Young, Beginning and Starting Farmers
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall shares the path that led him to AFBF president and his best tips for beginning farmers. Here’s a glance at this episode: [01:32] President Duvall explains his background in agriculture growing up on a dairy...View Details
How to Buy Your First Farm: Low Down Payment Options for Beginning Farmers
If you dream of buying a farm but don’t come from a farming family or have deep pockets, you're not alone. The good news? For first-time buyers in Texas, especially in the Northeast region, there are ways to buy a farm with little to no money, thanks...View Details
Episode 82 - From Farm Stress to Policy Success with Ty Higgins
Role and Responsibilities at Ohio Farm Bureau: Media relations and communication strategies. Hosting the Ohio Farm Bureau podcast. Engaging with members and promoting the organization's mission.View Details
FSA-Preferred Lending for Young and Beginning Farmers
If you’re new to farming, one of the major hurdles to overcome is buying your own land. Farmland is expensive. Add in the costs of inputs, labor and equipment, and buying your first piece of dirt can seem out of reach. But there are programs that can help you acquire that sought- after tract without touching the savings you’ve built along the way. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers two excellent programs that beginning farmers can take advantage of:View Details
Cultivating a Strong Relationship with Your Lender
In Episode 3 of AgCredit Said It, our team of hosts shares their advice on how beginning farmers can find and choose the right lender for their needs.View Details
Here 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...View Details
A Bird's Eye View: Drone Technology in Agriculture
A Bird's Eye View See this article in the 2023 Spring issue of Wiregrass Land & Living Magazine! With height comes perspective. Perhaps that is why humans are drawn to climb mountains, fly the skies and maybe even why children are attracted to trees...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...
