This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article explores how proposed H-2A reforms and recent wage-rate changes could affect Northeast agricultural employers, including workforce access, labor costs, program flexibility and compliance—and what these evolving policies may mean for the future of farm labor.
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Discover insights, trends, ag market outlooks and other topical information as it relates to the Northeast's diverse agricultural industries. Brought to you by Knowledge Exchange from Farm Credit East.
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Employee Spotlight: A Day in the Life of a Regional Credit Leader
In today’s blog, learn about a Regional Credit Leader’s journey from a small dairy farm to leadership, the value he places on collaboration, and how his involvement in the Farm Credit East Young Professionals (YP) program helped shape his career.
October 20, 2026
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Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit as they host Chris Gerlach of USApple for a discussion on the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.
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FarmStart and Beginning Farmers
FarmStart: Celebrating 20 Years
The first of its kind in the United States, Farm Credit East's FarmStart offers opportunities to early-stage producers with passion, drive and the skills to succeed with a new agricultural, fishing or forestry business venture. In this 20-year report, we celebrate the program and several current and graduated FarmStart participants.
October 05, 2026
FarmStart and Beginning Farmers
Is GenerationNext Right for me?
As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, the need for skilled and knowledgeable farm managers has never been greater. Farm Credit East's GenerationNext program is designed to meet this demand by offering comprehensive training for young and beginning farmers, as well as those taking on management roles within their ag businesses. GenerationNext provides the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in modern farm management.
September 03, 2025
Northeast Economic Engine
Download Farm Credit East’s Northeast Economic Engine report, which analyzes the economic impact of the Northeast agriculture, forest products, commercial fishing and food manufacturing industries. This report was released in October 2024.
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