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ArticlesFarm loans: A beginner’s guide to success
Getting a loan to begin or grow your farm operation can be somewhat overwhelming, but with determination, a solid business plan and a passion for agriculture, you can successfully take on the challenge. Here are five tips to help you get a loan that...Start Reading
PodcastsEssential Farm Loans You Should Know About with Scott Parker
In the agricultural industry, accessing the right financing options is crucial for farmers and those looking to invest. Farm loans can help you expand your operations, enhance productivity, and help you achieve your financial goals.Start Listening
Articles5 Steps For Financing Your New Farming Operation
Most startups need more cash than the average person has on hand. This is definitely true for aspiring and beginning farmers who need financing for land, equipment, seeds, livestock and other materials. Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on...Start Reading
ArticlesMarketing Tips To Help You Grow Your Business
Raising high-quality agricultural products can be extremely satisfying, but that’s only part of the equation for successful farmers. To generate sales and revenue, producers also must become marketers. While this may be unfamiliar territory for some...Start Reading
How to Buy Your First Farm: Low Down Payment Options for Beginning Farmers
If you dream of buying a farm but don’t come from a farming family or have deep pockets, you're not alone. The good news? For first-time buyers in Texas, especially in the Northeast region, there are ways to buy a farm with little to no money, thanks...Start Reading
PodcastsThe 5 C's of Credit: CCO, Kip Ellington's Agricultural Credit Advice
How do you go from a chance interview to being the cornerstone of an organization? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kip Ellington, the Chief Credit Officer at River Valley, as he recounts his extraordinary journey from an unexpected hire to...Start Listening
Episode 81- Navigating Transitions and Building Community with Jolene Brown
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Matt Adams sits down with the dynamic Jolene Brown at the 2025 Emerge experience for Ag Credit. Jolene, an Iowa farm girl turned professional speaker, shares her invaluable insights on farm finance...Start Reading
Episode 85 - Farm Management Strategies for 2025
This is Phil Young with AgCredit Said It. We are here live at the Emerge Conference 2025, and we're able to snag one of the speakers today, Barry Ward, and so wanted to catch him here after his presentation on Friday and just catch a glimpse of what...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!