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Risk Mitigation: Protecting Your Farm For The Future
Farming isn’t just about sowing seeds and reaping harvests – it also involves a complex web of legal intricacies and risk management strategies. The importance of safeguarding assets and mitigating liability is essential for agricultural operations...View Details
Writing a Business Plan
It's something that can strike dread in the heart of any small business owner but can deliver great rewards in the end: The BUSINESS PLAN! Let's take a look at why this document is so important for all business owners. A business plan is a must for...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
How To Understand The Costs Of Production
It’s a simple equation: When production costs go up, your net income usually goes down. This means that the best way to enhance your farm’s profitability is to manage your costs, and the first step in doing that is to understand the different types...View Details
Why are Job Descriptions Important for Agricultural Operations?
Job descriptions are important communication tools for both functional and legal reasons. Although no state or federal law “requires” a business to have job descriptions, we're sharing several reasons why you should consider them for your...View Details
Answering Your Questions About Credit with Holly Gates and Josh McBride
AgCredit Regional Managers Holly Gates & Josh McBride have 45+ years of experience in farm loans and bring unique expertise in lending for starting farmers. Here’s a glance at this episode: [05:39] Josh and Holly explain the structure of the credit...View Details
FSA-Preferred Lending for Young and Beginning Farmers
If you’re new to farming, one of the major hurdles to overcome is buying your own land. Farmland is expensive. Add in the costs of inputs, labor and equipment, and buying your first piece of dirt can seem out of reach. But there are programs that can help you acquire that sought- after tract without touching the savings you’ve built along the way. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers two excellent programs that beginning farmers can take advantage of: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...
