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Farm Credit’s FarmStart Program Marks 20 Years
Farm Credit’s FarmStart is pleased to reach $20 million in investments made to Northeast agricultural entrepreneurs as the program celebrates 20 years.
Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grants
Farm Credit East's Food Access Infrastructure Initiative financially supports organizations with grants of up to $50,000 as they work to improve food security in the Northeast. Apply by Nov. 10, 2026.
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Read the latest issue of Financial Partner, What They've Built: Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer
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Farm Credit Presents Webinar: 2027 Wine and Grape Industry Outlook
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit will host a free webinar with Andrew Adams of WineBusiness on Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 p.m. The webinar will examine the forces shaping the wine and grape industry in 2027 and what they could mean for Northeast producers and businesses.
October 27, 2026
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Crop Insurance
Reminder: Crop Insurance Deadline for Perennial Fruit Crops
The deadline to insure Northeast perennial crops for the 2026 crop year is November 20, 2025. Insurable perennial crops include apples, peaches, grapes, cranberries, blueberries, pears and cherries.
October 01, 2025
Crop Insurance
Reminder: Fall Crop Sales Closing Deadline is September 30
The deadline to insure fall crops in the northeast for the 2026 crop year is September 30, 2025. Insurable fall crops include barley, forage production and wheat. Coverage availability varies by county.
August 11, 2025
Crop Insurance
Livestock Risk Protection Policy Updates and June 30 Transfer Deadline
The USDA Risk Management Agency has announced significant updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program effective July 1, 2025. The deadline for producers to transfer LRP providers is June 30, 2025.
June 09, 2025
Crop Insurance
Reminder: June 30 Deadline to Transfer Dairy Revenue Protection Policies to Crop Growers
The Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) deadline for milk producers to transfer providers is June 30, 2025.
May 22, 2025
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