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-
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
How Credit Impacts Agriculture Loan Financing
Farming costs can add up quickly. Fortunately, agricultural loans help farmers get the financing they need to start, expand or maintain their farming operations. In this episode of AgCredit Said It, our hosts get answers to frequently asked questions...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 ®
Type
Workshop
Cost
Free
Location
800 Woody Jones Blvd. Florence, SC 29501
Partner
ArborOne Farm Credit
As a farmer (and CEO of your business), managing your finances can be a challenge. But for long-term success, it may be the most important thing you do. The AGAware Workshop gives you the tools you...
