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Episode 85 - Farm Management Strategies for 2025
Main Topics Covered Crop Economics and Financial Outlook for 2025: Input costs, fertilizer, and crop protection chemicals. Margin outlook for commodity crops and challenges with cash rents. Farm Financial Analysis: Importance of balance sheets and...Start Reading
ArticlesTips 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...Start Reading
BlogWhy are Job Descriptions Important for Agricultural Operations?
Job descriptions are important communication tools for both functional and legal reasons. Although no state or federal law “requires” a business to have job descriptions, we're sharing several reasons why you should consider them for your...Start Reading
PodcastsEpisode 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...Start Listening
ArticlesWhat Lenders Look For When Financing Beginning Farmers
Stepping into the world of agriculture can be exhilarating – and daunting. You’re fueled by a passion for the land, a desire to implement sustainable practices and a dream to offer high-quality products. But there’s one significant hurdle to overcome...Start Reading
ArticlesPlanning For Profit: Why You Need A Farm Business Plan
The best way to set yourself up for success in business and with your lender or partners is to have a detailed plan. It doesn’t been to be pretty, but a well-thought-out plan is essential for driving key decisions that can ultimately lead to a highly...Start Reading
PodcastsHere We Grow: Episode 13 Ladies & Land
Episode 13 of HERE WE GROW is focused on equipping women with the resources to tackle their landowner and forest management needs through programs, membership, and online resources. This episode features commentary by Land & Ladies CEO Danielle...Start Listening
ArticlesFive Tips For Beginning Farmers
New to farming? Want to learn how to start a farm? If you’re looking to break into the industry, these five tips will help you gain the insights you need to succeed! 1. Get experience. Farmers need to think like businesspeople, and the best way to...Start Reading
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!
2025 Homesteaders of America Conference
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Type
In-Person
Cost
$50 single-person, $99 two-person, $0-15 child
Location
Warren County Fairgrounds, 26 Fairgrounds Road, Front Royal, Virginia 22630
Partner
Farm Credit System
Homesteaders is an educational organization to offer support and resources for small scale farming families. Their rapidly growing audience encompasses young, beginning, and small farmers. Farm Credit...
