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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
Benefits of Using a Local Lender
Securing financing is one of the most essential tasks when you begin your home-buying journey. Searching online you will find numerous lenders, and that can get overwhelming. If you are looking for personalized support and service that caters to your individual needs, selecting a local lender is the direction you need to head. Here are four reasons why you should work with a local lender.View Details
Creating a Farm Plan: A Guide for New and Small Farmers
Starting a farm, no matter how small, is an exciting venture. Whether you're raising a few cows or planning a diverse small-scale operation, a well-thought-out farm plan is crucial. Not only is it often required by lenders, but it also serves as a roadmap for your agricultural journey.View Details
Ask the Expert: What Are the Pros and Cons of Financing Land Improvements Versus Paying Cash?
With higher input costs in recent years, many producers have deferred maintenance and upgrades to their fencing and water systems. I’m now facing a major overhaul of my grazing infrastructure but would prefer not to drain my cash reserves to do it...View Details
Understanding The Importance of Finances & Record Keeping
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. In Episode 4 of AgCredit Said It, our hosts sit down with credit analyst Joel Althauser to discuss the perfect recipe for creating a balance sheet.View Details
5 Tips for Building a Brand for your Farm with Stacie McCracken
Branding is so much more than creating TikTok videos, choosing colors for your logo, or sending out a well-designed postcard once a year.View Details
Episode 32: How it began with Ty Kelly
Join Loan Officer Ben VanHook and Senior Loan Officer Lisa Yeager while they sit down with Ty Kelly, a young farmer from Stamping Grounds, Ky. Hear how Ty got started in farming and what he has found to help him be successful in starting his farming...View Details
Five Steps For Accessing Operating Credit
Farming requires ready access to cash to pay both vendors and employees. Operating lines of credit can help meet these financial needs, providing access to capital as you need it and leaving more of your working capital available to support strategic...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!