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ArticlesUnderstanding 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...Start Reading
ArticlesReady 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...Start Reading
ArticlesPlanning For Profit: Why You Need A Farm Business Plan
The best way to set yourself up for success in business and with your lender or partners is to have a detailed plan. It doesn’t been to be pretty, but a well-thought-out plan is essential for driving key decisions that can ultimately lead to a highly...Start Reading
ArticlesWhat Lenders Look For When Financing Beginning Farmers
Stepping into the world of agriculture can be exhilarating – and daunting. You’re fueled by a passion for the land, a desire to implement sustainable practices and a dream to offer high-quality products. But there’s one significant hurdle to overcome...Start Reading
Articles6 Steps For Finding Your Niche As A Beginning Farmer
As an aspiring or beginning farmer, it’s key to find your niche – whether that involves raising chickens, growing organic fruits and vegetables, or making artisanal cheese. Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on Wheels, shares six tips for...Start Reading
ArticlesSouthwest Georgia Farm Credit Offers Scholarships for 2025
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is proud to serve farmers, farm businesses and people who live and work in the small towns and communities in southwest Georgia. Agriculture is a way of life here, and for over 100 years, Farm Credit has played an...Start Reading
ArticlesFive Tips For Beginning Farmers
New to farming? Want to learn how to start a farm? If you’re looking to break into the industry, these five tips will help you gain the insights you need to succeed! 1. Get experience. Farmers need to think like businesspeople, and the best way to...Start Reading
ArticlesBuild A Team Of Experts To Strengthen Your Farm Operation
Running a successful farming operation is a complex undertaking. It’s especially difficult for beginning farmers to know it all: Production expertise along with accounting, finance, risk management, human resources, technology and marketing. The good...Start Reading
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!
2025 Homesteaders of America Conference
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Type
In-Person
Cost
$50 single-person, $99 two-person, $0-15 child
Location
Warren County Fairgrounds, 26 Fairgrounds Road, Front Royal, Virginia 22630
Partner
Farm Credit System
Homesteaders is an educational organization to offer support and resources for small scale farming families. Their rapidly growing audience encompasses young, beginning, and small farmers. Farm Credit...
