Buzzworthy Business
Do you enjoy fruits, vegetables, and nuts, along with a variety of options at your grocery store? If so, you can thank a special kind of pollinator, the honeybee, for diversifying America’s dinner plates. Honeybees are essential to maintaining food...
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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
Farm Lines of Credit
A farm line of credit is a flexible financial tool that provides farmers with access to funds to cover operating expenses such as purchasing seeds, fertilizers, equipment or paying labor costs. It is specifically designed for agricultural operations. Think of it as a safety net, allowing farmers to bridge gaps in cash flow and manage unforeseen expenses that may arise during a growing season.View Details
26 Factors Determining your Interest Rate
If you have or are currently lender shopping before deciding where to get your loan, you’ll notice that the interest rate offered varies from place to place. Simply put, interest rate is a reflection of risk. When the market identifies a higher risk, this demands a higher rate of return.View Details
Ready to Grow? How to Start a Farm with this Essential Guide
So you want to start a farm business? Maybe you want to turn your side hobby into a second career. Or maybe you grew up on your grandparents' farm and feel a pull to go back to your roots. Whatever your motivation to start a farm or agritourism business, you might not know where to start. This guide can help.View Details-
Buzzworthy Business
Do you enjoy fruits, vegetables, and nuts, along with a variety of options at your grocery store? If so, you can thank a special kind of pollinator, the honeybee, for diversifying America’s dinner plates. Honeybees are essential to maintaining food...View Details 
Tips On Navigating The Changing American Agriculture
3min Read As president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Zippy Duvall has helped shape a new farm bill, defeated misguided regulations, shepherded new trade agreements, and ensured farmers and ranchers are supported through natural disasters...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!
AGAware ®
As a farmer (and CEO of your business), managing your finances can be a challenge. AGAware® Workshops help farmers take control of their finances by teaching practical skills like recordkeeping...
