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Episode 77 - Building a Strong Farm Brand with Stacie McCracken
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Libby Wixtead welcomes back Stacie McCracken, owner of McCracken, an agricultural marketing agency based in Ohio. The discussion centers around the importance of branding and marketing for farm businesses. Stacie explains that branding goes beyond just visual identity, encompassing mission, vision, strategy, goals and customer experience.View Details
Start the Conversation on Farm Succession
Written by Wesley Tucker, Farm and Ranch Transition Specialist, University of Missouri Extension For a moment, let’s assume you are a typical Missouri farm family with three grown children. Two left the farm to pursue off-farm careers while the third...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
Finding Your Niche and Expanding Your Customer Base
Immerse yourself in the art of organic networking within your local community. Acquire essential strategies to pinpoint your unique niche, forge connections with fellow business owners, and draw in your ideal customers. Uncover actionable tips that...View Details
How 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...View Details
Five Tried and True Financial Strategies for Your Operation
Five smart strategies to help Texas Panhandle farmers manage cash flow, plan ahead and protect their legacy — backed by ag experts at Plains Land Bank.View Details
Episode 74 - Navigating Interest Rates in Agriculture
Dan shares valuable insights on how interest rates have evolved over the past decades, the primary factors influencing ag loan rates and the importance of risk management.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!