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ArticlesHow 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...Start Reading
ArticlesIncrease Your Financial IQ: Tips For Working With A Lender
It’s no secret that agriculture is a capital-intensive industry, so it should be no surprise that many farmers turn to lenders to access the funds they need to buy livestock, equipment, facilities and land. Approaching a prospective lender can be...Start Reading
ArticlesFinancial & Educational Resources To Help Beginning Farmers
One of the biggest obstacles beginning farmers face is a lack of information. When embarking on any new business venture, it’s essential to do research and have a thorough understanding of the market. This is just as true for farmers as it is for any...Start Reading
ArticlesPlanning For Profit: Why You Need A Farm Business Plan
The best way to set yourself up for success in business and with your lender or partners is to have a detailed plan. It doesn’t been to be pretty, but a well-thought-out plan is essential for driving key decisions that can ultimately lead to a highly...Start Reading
ArticlesBuilding 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...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
ArticlesHow Beginning Farmers Can Manage Seasonal Income
Nowhere is the phrase “cash is king” truer than in farming. Farmers need cash to buy seed and feed, put fuel in tractors, pay employees and cover farm rent, a home mortgage and utilities. Having sufficient cash on hand throughout the year can be...Start Reading
ArticlesBuild A Team Of Experts To Strengthen Your Farm Operation
Running a successful farming operation is a complex undertaking. It’s especially difficult for beginning farmers to know it all: Production expertise along with accounting, finance, risk management, human resources, technology and marketing. The good...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!
GenerationNext Seminar - Cortland/Geneva NY Marketplaces - December
Type
In-Person
Cost
$199 per student
Location
1450 Route 14, Geneva (Phelps), NY 14532-9542
Partner
Farm Credit East
The GenerationNext program is a $1,900 value. Thanks to Farm Credit East’s Young, Beginning, and Small farm program incentives, the out-of-pocket net cost is only $199 per student. This includes...
