Here We Grow: Episode 28 - Women in Ag
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
Here We Grow: Episode 13 Ladies & Land
Episode 13 of HERE WE GROW is focused on equipping women with the resources to tackle their landowner and forest management needs through programs, membership, and online resources. This episode features commentary by Land & Ladies CEO Danielle...View Details
Here We Grow - Episode 18: Ag Mental Health
HERE WE GROW with Episode 18! On our recent podcast, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit welcomed retired Navy Capt. Donnie Cochran, who raises pecans, and Jennifer Dunn, rural health agent with UGA Extension, to discuss leadership, overcoming adversity...View Details
Here We Grow: Episode 28 - Women in Ag
Episode 28: Women in Ag Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is committed to recognizing women that make an impact in the industry of agriculture, a demographic that continues to grow. Whether in the classroom, in the research lab, in the field, in the...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
A Bird's Eye View: Drone Technology in Agriculture
A Bird's Eye View See this article in the 2023 Spring issue of Wiregrass Land & Living Magazine! With height comes perspective. Perhaps that is why humans are drawn to climb mountains, fly the skies and maybe even why children are attracted to trees...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!