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How to Build a Balance Sheet For Your Farm Operation
The end of the year is the best time to work on your balance sheet for your farm operation. Watch the video to learn how to get started.View Details
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
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
Succession Planning For Farm Families
Succession planning for farm families - It’s a process that can be complicated, emotional and just plain hard to start a conversation about. That’s where Eric Brown comes in. Eric is a financial advisor with Legacy Capital Advisors, LLC and has been providing farmers and their families with practical, common-sense strategies to help them transition and preserve their legacies. In this episode of AgCredit Said It, Eric walks us through the biggest obstacles farm families struggle with and tips for approaching succession planning conversations.View Details
Why Agriculture Banks Are Better Than Traditional Banks for Farm Loans
What Are Agricultural Loans? When it comes to securing a loan for your farm, choosing the right financial lender can make a significant difference. Agriculture lenders, unlike traditional banks, are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of...View Details
Episode 70: Looking at Financials Beyond the Balance Sheet with Nathan Buzard
As year end approaches, we know it’s time to start updating our balance sheets. The balance sheet gives a great snapshot of your operation, but when our loan team is looking at your financials, what else are they considering in the overall analysis...View Details
The Truth About Land Loans: What Most First-Time Buyers Don’t Know
Buying land is a dream for many — whether it’s a quiet place to build a home, a hunting camp or a long-term investment. But when it comes to financing that dream, many first-time buyers are surprised to learn that land loans are different from...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!
2026 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge
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This program consists of one national and four regional events attended by college students with a strong interest in the dairy industry. They compete by creating a farm management plan for a dairy...
