Events & Webinars

Farm Credit East supports customer education through a variety of events and webinars. Check out topics of interest here.
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Business Tips and Tools
Incorporating Behavioral Science Insights into Agricultural Programs

The New York Farm Viability Institute kicked off a 4-part series exploring the factors that influence a farmer’s decision to adopt a new practice. The first session featured behavioral sciences expert John Pickering with Evidn as he discussed how behavioral insights can be applied to further enhance your own work. Julie Sorensen with the Basset Healthcare’s New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health shared her experience using “behavioral nudging” to influence safety practices.

December 11, 2020

Ag Economy
Dairy Markets: 2020 and Beyond

2020 saw dramatic price swings in dairy markets due to COVID-19’s global impact on foodservice markets. What have we learned from this? What will 2021 bring? While the precise answers are still unknown, we are sure to see volatility. Are you sure you’re ready? Crop Growers, LLP, Farm Credit East and Yankee Farm Credit hosted a webinar December 1 for a timely discussion led by Dr. Marin Bozic of the University of Minnesota along with Farm Credit East business consultant Gregg McConnell.

December 01, 2020

Business Tips and Tools
The USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, Part 2: What Specialty Crop Producers Should Know.
Farm Credit East and the US Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency presented a webinar on November 6, 2020, discussing CFAP 2. The webinar focused on specialty crop producers, including floriculture and nursery crops, fruit and vegetable growers, aquaculture producers, tobacco growers, maple, and others. Farm Service Agency Program Specialists reviewed key details applicable to operations, like eligibility requirements, payment limitations, records required, application procedures, and payment rates for each commodity.
 

November 06, 2020

Business Tips and Tools
Ensure You're Prepared for PPP Loan Forgiveness

Farm Credit East held a PPP loan forgiveness update September 30. The webinar provided a recap and update on the PPP loan forgiveness process and what producers should plan for going forward.

September 30, 2020

There are no upcoming events scheduled, but we’re always looking for new topics to cover! Have a suggestion? Then let us know!