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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
ArticlesHow Beginning Farmers Can Manage Seasonal Income
Nowhere is the phrase “cash is king” truer than in farming. Farmers need cash to buy seed and feed, put fuel in tractors, pay employees and cover farm rent, a home mortgage and utilities. Having sufficient cash on hand throughout the year can be...Start Reading
ArticlesWhat Are Lines of Credit
Whether you’re a beginning farmer or an experienced operator, you’re probably no stranger to the unsteady cash flow that’s typical to the annual production cycle of agriculture. Grain farmers need significant amounts of money for seed and inputs at...Start Reading
ArticlesIncrease Your Financial IQ: Tips For Working With A Lender
It’s no secret that agriculture is a capital-intensive industry, so it should be no surprise that many farmers turn to lenders to access the funds they need to buy livestock, equipment, facilities and land. Approaching a prospective lender can be...Start Reading
ArticlesHow Credit Impacts Agriculture Loan Financing
Farming costs can add up quickly. Fortunately, agricultural loans help farmers get the financing they need to start, expand or maintain their farming operations. In this episode of AgCredit Said It, our hosts get answers to frequently asked questions...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
ArticlesThe USDA’s New Farmer Bridge Assistance Program: What You Need to Know
As producers head into a challenging 2026 season marked by tight margins and continued market uncertainty, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced a major support effort aimed at easing some of the financial strain: the new Farmer Bridge...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
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!
GenerationNext Seminar - Online
The GenerationNext program is a $1,900 value. Thanks to Farm Credit East’s Young, Beginning, and Small farm program incentives, the out-of-pocket net cost is only $199 per student. This includes...
