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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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Episode 109: Inside Ohio's Dairy Industry with Scott Higgins
As we celebrate the start of National Ice Cream Month, host Phil Young sits down with Scott Higgins, CEO of the Ohio Dairy Producers Association. Together, they discuss the state of dairy production in Ohio, key industry trends and the vital role dairy farmers play in feeding communities and supporting the agricultural economy.View Details
Start Your Bee Farm with Farm Credit of Florida: A Beginner’s Guide to Building an Apiary
Bees do more than produce golden honey; they’re essential pollinators that support sustainable agriculture and crop growth. If you're considering launching an apiary business in Florida, you're not just starting a hobby, you're investing in the...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
Soil Health for Producers in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
Healthy soil grows better crops, lowers input costs and helps your fields handle tough weather. The land‑grant universities in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland provide simple, proven guidance any farmer can use. What is Soil Health? Soil health...View Details
Future of Farming for YBS Farmers: From Autonomous Planters to Vet Schools
Dr. Tony Brannon, former dean of agriculture at Murray State University and current leader with the West Kentucky Alliance for a Vibrant Economy (WAVE Ag), joins host Chris Griffin to discuss how people can break into the ag industry when the traditional advice has been to "inherit it or marry it."View Details
The USDA’s New Farmer Bridge Assistance Program: What You Need to Know
As producers head into a challenging 2026 season marked by tight margins and continued market uncertainty, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced a major support effort aimed at easing some of the financial strain: the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program.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...
