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Building Credit & Savings To Grow Your Farm Operation
There’s no question about it: Farming takes a lot of money. Fortunately, strong credit and adequate savings can help you borrow the money you need to nurture your operation. Better yet, they help you borrow at a lower interest rate – sometimes by...View Details
5 Steps For Financing Your New Farming Operation
Most startups need more cash than the average person has on hand. This is definitely true for aspiring and beginning farmers who need financing for land, equipment, seeds, livestock and other materials. Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on...View Details
Why is Using an Appraiser for Rural Property So Important?
Rural land sales differ significantly from traditional residential real estate. One of the most prominent differences is related to comparable sales, which can work against the buyer if they’re not careful.View Details
New Land-Owner Equipment Guide: What Do You Need?
Whether you've acquired five acres or 500, transforming raw land into a productive property requires the right equipment. As a new landowner, the variety of machinery options can feel overwhelming. This guide will help you prioritize your equipment needs and make informed decisions about what's essential and what can wait.View Details
How 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...View Details
Planning 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...View Details
Roots of Success: Tips for Strong Mental Health on the Farm
Agriculture is the number one industry in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Providing key agricultural commodities to the rest of the nation and worldwide, the pressure to produce is real for farmers in the Southeast. To be a farmer is to deal with uncertainty. And farmers have had a slew of trying circumstances of late. Here are tips and resources in managing your mental health.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...
