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Understanding 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...View Details
How to Qualify for An Ag Loan
While not significantly different from regular loans, there are some agriculture loan requirements that are specific to the farm and agribusiness industries. Requirements may vary from lender to lender, but here’s our breakdown of how to qualify for an agriculture loan.View Details
Four Free Financial Templates
Four Free Financial Templates - Balance sheets? Cash Flow Statements? Budget Worksheets? A simple Business Plan for your operation? Look no more. Thanks to AgSouth and its award-winning AGAware Workshops, we present you with essential worksheets and templates designed to help you plan your business, keep good records, know how profitable your operation is and make better decisions.View Details
Ask the Expert: What Are the Pros and Cons of Financing Land Improvements Versus Paying Cash?
With higher input costs in recent years, many producers have deferred maintenance and upgrades to their fencing and water systems. I’m now facing a major overhaul of my grazing infrastructure but would prefer not to drain my cash reserves to do it...View Details
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
Understanding 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 perfect recipe for creating a balance sheet.View Details
Episode 62: Avoiding Burnout on the Farm with Alligators and Monkeys ft. Roxanne Reed
Farmers and agricultural business owners face unique pressures and challenges. Whether you’re up at the break of dawn to check the livestock barns or tied to your desk with spreadsheet work, the pressures of farming can mount into unavoidable stress...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!
Side X Side
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Side X Side is a conference for young and beginning producers to gain strategies in succession planning, financial management, and risk mitigation—while building community, sharing ideas, and...
