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Soil Health for Producers in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
Healthy soil grows better crops, lowers input costs and helps your fields handle tough weather. The land‑grant universities in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland provide simple, proven guidance any farmer can use. What is Soil Health? Soil health...View Details
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...View Details
What Are Lines of Credit
Whether you’re a beginning farmer or an experienced operator, you’re probably no stranger to the unsteady cash flow that’s typical to the annual production cycle of agriculture. Grain farmers need significant amounts of money for seed and inputs at...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
From Dream to Dirt: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Piece of Land
You’ve been dreaming about owning land — maybe it’s a quiet place to build a home, a few acres for hunting or a future farm. But when it comes to actually buying land, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Where do you start? What should you look for? And how do you pay for it?View Details
What Lenders Look For When Financing Beginning Farmers
Stepping into the world of agriculture can be exhilarating – and daunting. You’re fueled by a passion for the land, a desire to implement sustainable practices and a dream to offer high-quality products. But there’s one significant hurdle to overcome...View Details
Benefits of Using a Local Lender
Securing financing is one of the most essential tasks when you begin your home-buying journey. Searching online you will find numerous lenders, and that can get overwhelming. If you are looking for personalized support and service that caters to your individual needs, selecting a local lender is the direction you need to head. Here are four reasons why you should work with a local lender.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!
From First Sale to Familiar Faces: Agribusiness Marketing Workshop
Type
In-Person
Cost
Free
Location
The Barn - 4338 Terrapin Track Rd, Washington, NC 27889
The sale isn't the finish line; it's the starting point! Learn how to stay top of mind with customers, build repeat business, and use simple grass-roots marketing strategies to grow your business...
