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Agritourism: a look into the unique operations dotting the Northeast

September 25, 2018

One of the challenges in discussing and measuring agritourism is defining it. Are all farm-based retail operations considered “agritourism,” or merely those which offer farm experiences beyond simply purchasing farm products? The boundaries of agritourism activities remains difficult and are discussed further in this article.

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  • Customer Assistance Program

    As a customer-owned cooperative, Farm Credit East is committed to providing the services and resources that our members need. That is why we are now offering a customer assistance program at no cost to you. Farm Credit East customers and family members may access the assistance/counseling services of ESI Group by calling 800-252-4555 or visiting theEAP.com. All you need to indicate to use this complimentary service is that you are a Farm Credit East customer. Learn more

    Farm Credit East: Strong at the Roots

    When we say we are strong at the roots, this means far more than just another year of growth and profitability. It means that we continue to build for the future on a strong foundation that extends beyond the walls of our branch offices. We are committed to finding new ways to deepen our customer commitment, remain innovative in our offerings and bring value to the businesses we serve. Featured at Farm Credit East's Annual Meeting, please enjoy our video, Strong at the Roots. View the 2017 Farm Credit East Annual Report

  • In The News

    • In 2018, Tax Planning is More Important than Ever for Agricultural Businesses
      September 20, 2018

      The federal tax law that was passed late in 2017 significantly affects agricultural producers this year. This makes tax planning more important than ever. Farm Credit East recently released a short video summarizing some of these changes and the services it provides to help Northeast agricultural businesses create their tax strategy.

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    • Protect Against Rainfall with Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) Rainfall Index Policy
      September 11, 2018

      Forage losses from natural hazards, especially drought, can be a significant risk for forage and livestock producers. That is why Crop Growers, LLP, is pleased to provide Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance. PRF can be an effective tool for producers who want income to offset losses caused by reduced forage and grazing due to lack of rainfall. Sales closing and acreage reporting date for this important risk management tool is November 15.

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    • Funding for Northeast Agricultural Producers
      September 5, 2018

      There are a number of grants and incentives available for Northeast agriculture businesses, but learning about their availability and navigating the application can be a challenge. To help with this process, Farm Credit East recently released a report identifying federal, regional and state grants, loan guarantees and other incentives available to assist Northeast producers of all types and sizes.

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Dairy Risk Management

Farm Credit East and Crop Growers will be hosting a Dairy Risk Management webinar on Friday, October 5, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. This webinar will provide an overview of the available dairy risk management options offered by USDA and the Risk Management Agency. A significant focus will be on discussing the newly released Dairy-Revenue Protection program. This is an affordable market price safety net insurance product offered by Farm Credit East that will fit every dairy operation.

This discussion will provide highlights of all the available programs and options producers have to develop a sound risk management plan. The webinar will review several coverage strategies and address attendee questions.
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