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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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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At Farm Credit East, We Care!
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
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2026 Apple Industry Outlook 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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Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Industry Snapshots
This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner highlights a series of Industry Snapshots, compiled by Farm Credit East's Director of Knowledge Exchange, Chris Laughton. In addition to a summary of the national economy, northeast farm economy sectors such as dairy, timber and forest products, cash field crops, livestock, fruit, vegetables, greenhouse and fishing are included.
April 29, 2025
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How Tariffs Will Impact Apple Trade in 2025
Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with US Apple’s Chris Gerlach, providing an overview of the apple industry, specifically covering what’s ahead for apple trade. Following are the key takeaways from this webinar.
April 22, 2025
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2025 Apple Industry Outlook
Farm Credit East hosted Chris Gerlach of U.S. Apple Association to discuss the future of the apple industry.
April 17, 2025
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Farm Credit East offers more than just farm financing with Country Living Loans
Farm Credit East’s Country Living Loans program helps finance more than just your typical farm. Farm Credit East can do primary residence loans, construction loans, land loans and more. We also welcome the opportunity to finance mobile homes, unlike some other lenders.
April 15, 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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