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Articles5 Steps For Financing Your New Farming Operation
Most startups need more cash than the average person has on hand. This is definitely true for aspiring and beginning farmers who need financing for land, equipment, seeds, livestock and other materials. Roxanne Reed, founder and CEO of Farm School on...Start Reading
Episode 73 - Year-End Tax Strategies
In this episode of AgCredit Said It, host Phil Young discusses tax planning for the upcoming tax season with Alex Schomaeker from Shultz Huber & AssociatesStart Reading
PodcastsWhat are year-end balance sheets and how to build them with Credit Analyst Joel Althauser
Episode 4: What are year-end balance sheets and how to build them with Credit Analyst Joel Althauser. Finances and record keeping. They’re not the most exciting parts of farming, but they are powerful pieces you need for a successful loan approval.Start Listening
PodcastsEpisode 70: Looking at Financials Beyond the Balance Sheet with Nathan Buzard
As year end approaches, we know it’s time to start updating our balance sheets. The balance sheet gives a great snapshot of your operation, but when our loan team is looking at your financials, what else are they considering in the overall analysis...Start Listening
BlogWriting a Business Plan
It's something that can strike dread in the heart of any small business owner but can deliver great rewards in the end: The BUSINESS PLAN! Let's take a look at why this document is so important for all business owners. A business plan is a must for...Start Reading
PodcastsUnderstanding Lines of Credit
Whether you’re a beginning farmer or an experienced operator, you’re probably no stranger to the unsteady cash flow typical to the annual production cycle. Here’s a glance at this episode: [3:56] A line of credit can be best described as a cash flow...Start Listening
PodcastsPlanting For The Future: Young, Beginning, Small Farmer Programs
Ever wondered how the farming dreams of the young and ambitious can be nurtured in today's economy? We're Jordan Turnage and Chris Griffin, and we're here to unfold the mysteries of the Young, Beginning, and Small (YBS) loan program, a vital...Start Listening
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
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!