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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
Nine Questions to Ask Your Lender
When exploring rural land loans, it’s crucial to ask the right questions to ensure you’re making an informed decision. Here are nine essential questions to discuss with your lender, like AgTrust Farm Credit, which have extensive experience in this...View Details
Risk Mitigation: Protecting Your Farm For The Future
Farming isn’t just about sowing seeds and reaping harvests – it also involves a complex web of legal intricacies and risk management strategies. The importance of safeguarding assets and mitigating liability is essential for agricultural operations...View Details
Ready 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 business, you might not know where to start. This guide can help.View Details
Marketing Tips To Help You Grow Your Business
Raising high-quality agricultural products can be extremely satisfying, but that’s only part of the equation for successful farmers. To generate sales and revenue, producers also must become marketers. While this may be unfamiliar territory for some...View Details
Avoiding Burnout – And Finding Joy – On The Farm
By Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on Wheels Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on Wheels, recently shared her thoughts on a topic any aspiring, beginning or experienced farmer can relate to: Preventing burnout. Farm School on...View Details
Getting a Lot Loan from AgCredit: Your Path to Home Construction
Finding the perfect piece of land to build your dream home is an exciting milestone. Financing the purchase through a lot loan from AgCredit is a smart move that can pave the way for your future home construction. “Using the same lender for both your...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!
AGAware ®
As a farmer (and CEO of your business), managing your finances can be a challenge. AGAware® Workshops help farmers take control of their finances by teaching practical skills like recordkeeping...
