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Jan

Avoid the Pitfalls of Buying Rural Property

January 15, 2019

By: Sarah Sweeney

Rural properties have many features that make them appealing to buyers, but also come with a unique set of considerations when choosing the right property. To avoid the pitfalls of buying your piece of paradise, check out these 10 rural property tips.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: country living, estate management, estate planning
10
Jan

Trucking Compliance for Northeast Agriculture, Forest Producers, and Commercial Fishing

January 10, 2019

By: Chris Laughton

Are you in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations? Read a summary from a recent webinar hosted by Farm Credit East that helped navigate these ever-changing laws and certain agricultural exemptions.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: capacity, equipment, expenses, insurance, record keeping, regulations
13
Dec

Grants, Incentives and Cost-Shares for Northeast Producers

December 13, 2018

By: Nathan Rudgers

There is a great deal of interest in grants, incentives and cost-shares for agriculture. And while there are many programs available, navigating the complex landscape of incentives – or just finding out about them – can be a challenge. Nathan Rudgers, Farm Credit East Director of Business Development, discusses how to define your project and seek funding.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: business management, business planning, collaboration, communication, financing, grants
11
Dec

So you’ve found your rural property – now what?

December 11, 2018

By: Ted Black

It can be an exciting experience to look for a new home in the country. But once you’ve found that perfect property, what are the next steps to “make it yours?” Here are a few steps to the home buying process and some specifics that may come in handy.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: appraisal, country living, estate management, estate planning, financing, land management