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Your agricultural business is your livelihood, and Farm Credit East is here to help. Knowledge Exchange gives you access to the financial and management knowledge and expertise you need to enhance and strengthen your business.

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Is a Methane Digester Right for your Dairy Farm?

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Update on Government Relief Programs

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2020 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary

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Workforce Development for Agriculture

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Northeast Farmers' Markets Provide Access to Fresh Food

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The Northeast Dairy Farm Summary

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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.

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Is a Methane Digester Right for your Dairy Farm?

If you are interested in adding a methane digester to your dairy operation, view the recording for a webinar on renewable natural gas methane digesters for dairy farms. Paul Sousa from Western United Dairies presented an overview of digester economics, policy considerations, incentives and operational factors. Paul also discussed climate policies and legislation and how dairy methane gas fits in. Whether you are considering partnering with a renewable energy developer, operating a facility yourself, leasing space for a digester, or just want to learn more about this opportunity, give the recording a watch.

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Update on Government Relief Programs

Since the emergence of COVID-19 in early 2020, the U.S. Federal Government has put forth a large number of economic relief programs in an attempt to shore up the overall economy, as well as to support farming, fishing and forestry more specifically. This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner provides a summary of some major economic relief programs and their current status.

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Preparing the Next Generation of Dairy Leaders

Farm Credit East, along with more than 80 sponsors, contributed to this year's Northeast Dairy Challenge. The program engages students with a holistic, on-farm experience to put their ag education and communication skills to the test.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Escrow

In today’s blog, Country Living mortgage specialist, Kali Kraeger, explains the ins and outs of escrow when purchasing real estate.

Risk Management Agency Develops New Policy for Apple Producers

The Risk Management Agency's Apple Crop Insurance Policy has become a mainstay of risk management in the United States apple industry. Read more about the Apple Crop Insurance Policy and how coverage can be tailored to fit your business needs.

USDA Accepting Applications for the Seafood Processors Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service recently announced the publication of a Request for Applications for the Seafood Processor Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program. Learn more about details and eligibility in today's blog.

New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Grant Update

In this Tax Talks blog, read about recent updates to the New York Small Business Recovery Program and what it could mean for your business.

Flying Blind Isn't an Option

Originally published in Hoard's Dairyman, this article by Roger Murray, Farm Credit East Chief Marketplace Officer, touches on managing financial risk with good financial information, getting feedback and input from advisers and making strategic business decisions.

Washington's Approach to Climate Policy for Agriculture

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.

Stewards of the Land: Plants for pollinators and effective soil management

In our final installment of Stewards of the Land, we travel to Bordentown, N.J., to Sunset Farmstead — a sustainable nursery operation focused on growing native plants for pollinators and effective soil management.

Stewards of the Land: Sustainable forest management

In this week’s Stewards of the Land series, we head to Lincoln, Maine, to meet Treeline, Inc., one of the first companies to earn the Northeast Master Loggers Certification.

Employee Retention Credit Guidance Floodgates Open

Today’s Tax Talks provides taxpayers some important updates regarding the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).

USDA Announces $350M in Additional Relief for Dairy Farms

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service recently announced it would provide more than $350 million in pandemic assistance to dairy farmers through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program. Read on for more details about payment distribution.

Stewards of the Land: A Western New York dairy converts waste into renewable energy

Today our Stewards of the Land series takes us to a Western New York dairy farm. Noblehurst Farms is a 1,850-cow dairy with 3,000 crop acres, and their most recent iteration in a long history of environmental stewardship was the installation of an anaerobic digester.

Stewards of the Land: A Massachusetts’ farm’s road to net zero

Today begins a four-part series highlighting Northeast agricultural producers who have implemented various practices to benefit the environment. We’ll kick off the series at Russell Orchards Farm Store and Winery, a 120-acre fruit and vegetable farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Security Tips for Desktop and Mobile Devices

Many of us have desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones or smartwatches. All of these devices pose security risks, so it’s important to understand the similarities and the differences to reduce your risk of personal information reaching the wrong hands. Deanna Pellegrino, Farm Credit East Information Security Specialist, gives readers a few things to consider to ensure your information remains secure on all devices.

Returning to Normalcy: Farm Credit East Summer Interns

When Farm Credit East's 2021 interns signed their offer letters, there was still a chance the internship would be virtual. Farm Credit East ultimately decided that internships could be completed in-office, which was a breath of fresh air to this group of interns. Today, on National Intern Day, read about the relationships built, training gained and their 2021 summer intern experience.

New York State Provides COVID-19 Relief to Small Businesses

While much of the federal assistance has tapered, many states have begun looking at ways to provide relief to small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In today's blog, we’ll focus on New York State’s COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program.

Reports

2020 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary

Webinars

Is a Methane Digester Right for your Dairy Farm?

Knowledge Exchange Partner

Update on Government Relief Programs

Latest From Today's Harvest Blog

Preparing the Next Generation of Dairy Leaders

A Step-By-Step Guide to Escrow

Risk Management Agency Develops New Policy for Apple Producers

USDA Accepting Applications for the Seafood Processors Grant Program

New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Grant Update

Flying Blind Isn't an Option

Washington's Approach to Climate Policy for Agriculture

Stewards of the Land: Plants for pollinators and effective soil management

Stewards of the Land: Sustainable forest management

Employee Retention Credit Guidance Floodgates Open

USDA Announces $350M in Additional Relief for Dairy Farms

Stewards of the Land: A Western New York dairy converts waste into renewable energy

Stewards of the Land: A Massachusetts’ farm’s road to net zero

Security Tips for Desktop and Mobile Devices

Returning to Normalcy: Farm Credit East Summer Interns

New York State Provides COVID-19 Relief to Small Businesses

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