Here We Grow - Episode 25: Preparing for a Farm Loan
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
Benefits of Using a Local Lender
Securing financing is one of the most essential tasks when you begin your home-buying journey. Searching online you will find numerous lenders, and that can get overwhelming. If you are looking for personalized support and service that caters to your individual needs, selecting a local lender is the direction you need to head. Here are four reasons why you should work with a local lender.View Details
Here We Grow: Episode 29 - Weather, Peanuts and Cotton
Episode 29: Weather, Peanuts, and Cotton (Fall Ag Outlook 2024) On this episode, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit welcomes a fantastic lineup of experts willing to share their fall weather forecasts and insights to the 2024 peanut and cotton harvest...View Details
Here We Grow - Episode 25: Preparing for a Farm Loan
Episode 25 focuses on preparing young, beginning, and small operation farmers for financing and long-term success.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
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit Offers Scholarships for 2025
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is proud to serve farmers, farm businesses and people who live and work in the small towns and communities in southwest Georgia. Agriculture is a way of life here, and for over 100 years, Farm Credit has played an...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!