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Ag Education Outreach

September 18, 2018

Educating the public about agriculture is important to Farm Credit East. Knowledgeable consumers who support agriculture are essential for the long-term strength of the Northeast agricultural, forest products and commercial fishing industries. At the same time, educating youth about agriculture is important to developing the next generation of ag business operators as well as future consumers.

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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

    • FarmStart Program Approves 275th Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
      September 17, 2018

      Farm Credit’s FarmStart is a unique program that invests working capital of up to $75,000 in northeast agricultural, fishing and forest products ventures showing promise of success. One of those recent investments was with J&S Brothers Farms LLC, in Mullica, NJ. J&S Brothers is owned by Jose and Salvador Constantino.

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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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Knowledge Exchange

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Trucking Compliance: Electronic Logging Devices Mandate and Agricultural Exceptions

Whether you own one truck or many, farming, fishing and forest product businesses need to be aware of, and comply with, a myriad of trucking regulations. In this article, Clay Eppard of Fleet Safety Services provides information on trucking regulations, including Hours of Service (HOS) and Electronic Logging Devices (ELD).

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  • Reports

    Grants and Incentives for Northeast Agriculture

    There are a number of grants and other incentives available for agriculture, but learning about their availability and navigating the application process can be a challenge. To help with this process, Farm Credit East has compiled a summary of federal, regional and state grants and other incentives available to help Northeast agriculture, of all types and sizes.

  • Webinars

    Annual Northeast Dairy Farm Summary

    Given low milk prices, the past several years have been challenging for dairy producers. How did Northeast dairy producers manage last year? The Annual Northeast Dairy Farm Summary webinar was held on May 01. An important study of Northeast dairy economics, this year’s DFS report summarizes the financial performance of Northeast farms in 2017.

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