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ArticlesExploring A Career Path In Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
In this episode, our hosts chat about career paths in food, agricultural and environmental sciences with Adam Cahill, Career Development Manager at The Ohio State University. After the discussion with Adam, Hunter and Hayden Matus, young farmers and...Start Reading
ArticlesUnderstanding Your Farm Financials
Most people who get into farming do so because they want to farm, not because they want to think about numbers. The fact is, though, that farms are businesses, and in order to be able to keep farming, the operation must remain financially viable. And...Start Reading
PodcastsSix Tips for Young, Beginning and Starting Farmers
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall shares the path that led him to AFBF president and his best tips for beginning farmers. Here’s a glance at this episode: [01:32] President Duvall explains his background in agriculture growing up on a dairy...Start Listening
BlogStrategic Planning
There are multiple types of planning that take place within a business. When thinking of planning, attention often goes directly to financial or business planning. Strategic planning is another important aspect of a successful business. The...Start Reading
PodcastsHow to Start a Succession Planning Conversation
Episode 12: How to Start a Succession Planning Conversation - Succession planning for farm families - It’s a process that can be complicated, emotional and just plain hard to start a conversation about.Start Listening
Episode 72 - Evaluating the Health of Your Operation
In this episode of "AgCredit Said It," host Phil Young is joined by Jordan Huntsman, a commercial credit analyst with AgCredit, to discuss evaluating the financial health of farm operations at year-end. The conversation covers key financial...Start Reading
ArticlesFive 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...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
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!