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Woodland Investments - Finding Value in the Trees

November 13, 2018

Forestry can make a great investment, with steady growth and stable value over the long-term. Like most investments, there are pitfalls to watch for, so here are some rules that apply, whether it is for 100 or 10,000 acres.

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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: Giving Back to Northeast Rural Communities

    Farm Credit East has been a partner to Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products for more than 100 years. But being a true partner means more than just providing reliable credit and financial services; it means supporting our customers, the industries they are part of and the rural communities they call home. At Farm Credit East’s 2018 Customer Appreciation Meetings, we showcased some of the ways staff are involved in supporting Northeast agriculture and rural communities with more than just credit and financial services. Click here to watch the 12-minute video, Giving Back to Northeast Rural Communities.

  • In The News

    • NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Requests Dairy Farmer Feedback
      November 16, 2018

      NYS Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets is interested in hearing from NY dairy farmers regarding the status of the dairy industry and their ideas as to improvements that could be made to various programs and institutions that impact the financial environment of dairy markets. If you are a NYS dairy farmer interested in providing your insight, click here to complete the survey. The survey will remain open until December 3, 2018, and does not take long to complete. The results of the survey will be collected and summarized by staff of the NYSDAM.

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    • Webinar: What NY Agricultural Producers Need to Know about New Sexual Harassment Laws
      November 14, 2018

      New York's sexual harassment laws have recently undergone several important changes that all New York employers should pay attention to. To help New York employers understand these laws, New York Farm Bureau and Cornell’s Ag Workforce Development are partnering with Farm Credit East to host a webinar on Tuesday, November 20, at 12 noon EST. All New York producers are invited to participate in this free webinar.

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    • Latest Farm Credit East Financials Released
      November 9, 2018

      Farm Credit East posted strong financial results for the nine month period ending September 30, 2018. The full report is now available.

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Knowledge Exchange

Webinars

Changes to Sexual Harassment Laws in New York

New York's sexual harassment laws have recently undergone several important changes that all New York employers should pay attention to. To help New York employers understand these laws, New York Farm Bureau and Cornell’s Ag Workforce Development are partnering with Farm Credit East to host a webinar on Tuesday, November 20 at 12 noon EST, on New York’s new law on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers must already have a policy meeting specific criteria in place, as well as provide training for all employees by October 2019.  This webinar will discuss the new law, the model NYS sexual harassment policy, and the options employers have for this training.

Presenting this webinar is Elizabeth Dribusch, General Counsel with the New York Farm Bureau, and Richard Stup, Agricultural Workforce Specialist with Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This webinar is free to all participants.
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