This month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner article explores how shifting consumer trends, demographic changes, and regional growth are reshaping the U.S. wine industry. While overall demand remains flat and competition intensifies, emerging opportunities in direct-to-consumer sales and East Coast winery expansion offer paths for resilience. Adaptability and innovation will be key as producers navigate evolving markets. Contributed by Andrew Adams, WineBusiness Analytics.
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During this holiday season, we reflect on the many ways our employee team gives back to the communities where our customers — and our team — live and work. Throughout the past year, the Farm Credit East team came together in meaningful ways to lend a helping hand, share resources and make a difference in Northeast rural communities.
December 23, 2025
Featured Webinar
Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Chris Gerlach of the U.S. Apple Association to discuss the future of the apple industry. This webinar will take a deep dive into the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.
April 16, 2026
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Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Presenter Paul Jannke of Forest Economic Advisors for insights on the 2026 forest products industry. Paul will share his forecast for the year ahead. This webinar is free and open to all.
March 17, 2026
Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Bob Rheault of East Coast Shellfish Growers Association for an outlook on shellfish farming approaches, challenges and markets.
March 03, 2026
Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Texas A&M's Dr. Charlie Hall for a review of the green industry's operational and financial performance in 2025 and an outlook for 2026. Topics include the growth pattern of the economy, supply chain, labor availability, input cost increases, inflationary pressures and consumer spending.
February 23, 2026
Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit as they host Joe Waddell of Horizon Farm Credit for a look at the ag-tech innovation landscape. This free webinar will explore insights shaping the future of agriculture from biologicals and cutting-edge technologies to the role AI is playing in driving the industry forward.
February 09, 2026
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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