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Washington's Approach to Climate Policy for Agriculture

September 14, 2021

Climate change is front and center on policymakers’ agendas both with the Biden Administration and the 117th Congress. As highlighted in our Stewards of the Land series, Northeast farm, forest products and fishing businesses are using a variety of new and existing strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and protect the environment.

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  • Intent to Merge with Yankee Farm Credit

    On April 8, 2021, Farm Credit East and Yankee Farm Credit announced the board of directors of both associations unanimously approved the signing of a letter of intent to merge the two organizations. Over the next several months, both associations will undertake due diligence to assess the benefits of a merger for stockholders and to finalize the terms of the merger agreement. Visit our intent to merge page for more information.

    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 offer assistance and counseling services through the ESI Group, at no additional cost to our customers. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/cap for more information.

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Workforce Development for Agriculture

Farmers, fishermen and forest product producers have long been saying that it's difficult to get entry-level workers. Due to increased mechanization and complexity in these operations, today's producers are struggling to find higher-skilled workers as well. Read this month's Knowledge Exchange Partner for a multi-pronged approach to find, keep and develop a strong team of skilled employees.

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  • Reports

    2020 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary

    This year’s Northeast Dairy Farm Summary summarizes the results of 204 dairy farms of all sizes, from across the region.

  • Webinars

    2020 Dairy Farm Summary & 2021 Mid-Year Dairy Outlook

    Farm Credit East’s Northeast Dairy Farm Summary is the most comprehensive economic analysis of the region’s dairy industry. The 2020 edition marks the 41st year of the report, which looks at the financial results of 204 Northeast dairy farms. Chris Laughton, editor of the report, reviewed and discussed the year that was for dairy. Jeremy Forrett, manager of Crop Growers LLP, discussed risk management options for current market conditions, and finally, Catherine de Ronde, of Agri-Mark delivered a price and market outlook for the second half of 2021.

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