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Today's Harvest

25
Mar

Supporting the Industry’s Next Generation

March 25, 2019

By: Kristie Matuszewski

For more than two decades, Farm Credit East has been committed to supporting the industry’s next generation by awarding higher education scholarships. To date, we've awarded nearly 500 scholarships to qualified students committed to careers in agriculture, commercial fishing or the forest products industry, amounting to $736,500. Learn more about what some of our past recipients are up to today.

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Posted In: FarmStart and Beginning Farmers

Tags: young & beginning farmers, scholarship, leadership
19
Mar

South Dakota Paves the Way for Sales Tax

March 19, 2019

By: Michele Murray

If you are a sales tax enthusiast, you may be tired of hearing people say the name Wayfair! If you are not such an enthusiast, this is probably the first time you have heard the name. Michele Murray, Farm Credit East Financial Services Leader, explains the general rules of this post-Wayfair environment in our Northeast states.

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Posted In: Tax Talks

Tags: ag outlook, business planning, cost control, economy, tax planning, tax reform, taxes
14
Mar

Recognizing our Congressional Ag Committees

March 14, 2019

By: Tom Cosgrove

On National Ag Day, we thank not only those who produce our nation’s food and fiber, but also want to acknowledge those who continue to support our nation’s agricultural production and write the laws that ensure the health, safety and affordability of our nation’s food supply.

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: Agriculture Day, National Ag Day, National Ag Week, administration, U.S. House Ag Committee, legislation, US Senate Ag Committee, usda
5
Mar

“Fire Fighting” - or - “Fire Prevention?” Focusing Your Efforts on Preventing Fires Instead of Fighting Them

March 05, 2019

By: Mike Reynolds

As businesses grow, business owners need to adjust their roles and limit themselves to wearing fewer hats. Mike Reynolds, Farm Credit East Chief Business Officer, discusses how successful business owners need to delegate some things on their long list of responsibilities so they can focus their time and energy on other priorities.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: business management, business planning, communication, consulting, employee management, farm management, leadership, return on investment