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Financial & 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...View Details
Understanding Key Mortgage Terms: A Guide for Farm Credit of Florida Borrowers
Ready to buy land or a home in the country? It’s an exciting milestone, but the financial side can feel a bit overwhelming. At Farm Credit of Florida, we’re here to help you feel confident throughout the entire lending process. To get you started, we’ve put together a quick guide to common mortgage terms and definitions to help you better understand the loan process.View Details
Marketing 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...View Details
Ask the Expert: What Are the Pros and Cons of Financing Land Improvements Versus Paying Cash?
With higher input costs in recent years, many producers have deferred maintenance and upgrades to their fencing and water systems. I’m now facing a major overhaul of my grazing infrastructure but would prefer not to drain my cash reserves to do it...View Details
Property Tax Overview: What Rural Buyers Need to Know
Buying property is an exciting step — whether you’re building your dream home, expanding your ranch or investing in open land. But with new property ownership comes new responsibilities, and one of the most important to understand is property taxes...View Details
Episode 71: Protecting the Most Important Asset on the Farm with Sarah Noggle
In this episode of Ag Credit Said It, host Phil Young introduces the topic of mental health in farming. He welcomes guest expert Sarah Noggle, an OSU extension educator in Paulding County, to discuss recent findings from the Ohio Agriculture Mental...View Details
How Farm Operations Can Prepare for Tax Season: A Practical Tax Season Checklist
Running a farm means juggling unpredictable weather, rising input costs, shifting markets and long days. Tax season shouldn’t add more stress to your plate. One of the most effective ways to simplify tax season is to keep accurate records throughout the year.View Details
How to Buy Land at Auction: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step into the dynamic realm of land auctions where opportunities abound and strategies can mean the difference between winning and losing. In this engaging episode, we chat with Michael Harris, owner of Harris Real Estate and Auction, who shares his multi-generational expertise in navigating the auction landscape. With an impressive family legacy spanning over four generations, Michael brings invaluable insights into the auction process, emphasizing the importance of preparation for potential buyers and sellers alike.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!