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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
Episode 81- Navigating Transitions and Building Community with Jolene Brown
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Matt Adams sits down with the dynamic Jolene Brown at the 2025 Emerge experience for Ag Credit. Jolene, an Iowa farm girl turned professional speaker, shares her invaluable insights on farm finance, transition planning and the importance of community in agriculture.View Details
Episode 70: Looking at Financials Beyond the Balance Sheet with Nathan Buzard
As year end approaches, we know it’s time to start updating our balance sheets. The balance sheet gives a great snapshot of your operation, but when our loan team is looking at your financials, what else are they considering in the overall analysis...View Details
Episode 74 - Navigating Interest Rates in Agriculture
Dan shares valuable insights on how interest rates have evolved over the past decades, the primary factors influencing ag loan rates and the importance of risk management.View Details
Episode 84 - Farm Trucking 101 with Leah Curtis
Main Topics Covered Farm Trucking Laws and Exemptions: Discussion on CDL exemptions for farmers, including Ohio law and federal exemptions, and the conditions under which these apply. Intrastate vs. Interstate Travel: Explanation of the differences...View Details
Understanding Lines of Credit
Whether you’re a beginning farmer or an experienced operator, you’re probably no stranger to the unsteady cash flow typical to the annual production cycle. Here’s a glance at this episode: [3:56] A line of credit can be best described as a cash flow...View Details
Strategic Planning
There are multiple types of planning that take place within a business. When thinking of planning, attention often goes directly to financial or business planning. Strategic planning is another important aspect of a successful business. The...View Details
5 Tips For Making The Most Of Your Rural Land Investment
Investing in rural land can have many benefits – from enjoying recreational time with family to making income through timber harvesting. However, to protect yourself, you should conduct careful research on your prospective parcel and its value before...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!
Webinar: Direct to Consumer Marketing Strategies for Farmers
Join FCS Financial and Elise Luebbering, founder of Evergreen Media, for a fast-paced 30-minute masterclass on branding your farm products. Whether you sell freezer beef, greenhouse plants, or fresh...
