This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article explores how proposed H-2A reforms and recent wage-rate changes could affect Northeast agricultural employers, including workforce access, labor costs, program flexibility and compliance—and what these evolving policies may mean for the future of farm labor.
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Harvest Is Here. Could Variety-Specific Coverage Better Protect Your Apple Crop?
Apple harvest is underway across New York, and growers are assessing yields, fruit quality, storage and marketing opportunities. It is also time to plan for next season. Beginning with the 2027 crop year, New York apple producers will gain a significant new risk management option: variety-specific crop insurance coverage. This improved option may allow growers to better align coverage with the varieties planted in their orchards.
October 26, 2026
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Apple Industry Outlook Webinar
Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit as they host Chris Gerlach of USApple for a discussion on the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.
April 15, 2027
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Data Privacy: Protecting Your Personal and Professional Lives
As more parts of daily farm and business life move online, the information you rely on — financial records, personal data, operational details, etc. — has become more valuable than ever. Protecting your information isn’t just a technical task. It’s part of safeguarding your business, your family and your peace of mind.
January 25, 2026
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2026 Maple Industry Outlook Webinar
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit hosted Mark Cannella of the University of Vermont for a look at the Maple syrup and sugar industry in 2026.
January 20, 2026
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Blockbuster Cybersecurity in a World of Weaponized AI
Hosted by Horizon Farm Credit and featuring John Sileo, President & CEO of the Sileo Group.
January 15, 2026
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2026 Grain and Biofuel Outlook Webinar
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit hosted CoBank Lead Economists, Tanner Ehmke and Jacqui Fatka, exploring the latest insights on U.S. grain and biofuel markets.
January 13, 2026
Northeast Economic Engine
Download Farm Credit East’s Northeast Economic Engine report, which analyzes the economic impact of the Northeast agriculture, forest products, commercial fishing and food manufacturing industries. This report was released in October 2024.
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