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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
Think Like a Lender
Navigate the borrowing process with ease and confidence by thinking like a lender! Learn what lenders are looking for, what financing options exist, and understand how a clear, well structured business plan brings everything together. About the...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...View Details
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 Income Statement Explained: How to Measure Profitability on Your Farm
Learn how to read and build a farm income statement by understanding income, expenses, gross margin, fixed costs and net farm income to measure profitability.View Details
Risk Mitigation: Protecting Your Farm For The Future
Farming isn’t just about sowing seeds and reaping harvests – it also involves a complex web of legal intricacies and risk management strategies. The importance of safeguarding assets and mitigating liability is essential for agricultural operations...View Details
Access to Capital Best Practices
Discover everything you need to know about accessing capital and developing a strategic growth plan for your farm business! Gain insights into navigating grants and loans effectively, as well as presenting your farm to lenders for optimal success...View Details
Site Analysis and Exploring Your Potential
Unlock the full potential of your farm by conducting a thorough analysis of your land, buildings, infrastructure and equipment. Gain insights into strategic decision-making to optimize productivity and make the most of your farm's resources. Don't...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!
Annie's Project - Class 6
Type
Workshop
Cost
Free
Location
Ag Credit Office in Lexington, Ky
Partner
Central Kentucky Ag Credit
This is a six-week course meeting weekly from March 10-April 14, 2026 Meal will be available at 5:30 pm, the meeting will go from 6 to 9 pm CAIP Educational Component Eligible Tentative Class Agenda...
