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Today's Harvest

9
Sep

Farm Credit East collaborates with American Farmland Trust on access to farmland for the next generation

September 09, 2019

By: Chris Laughton

Farming has always been about stewardship of the land for the next generation. As part of Farm Credit East's commitment to the future of agriculture, we're pleased to support American Farmland Trust’s (AFT) Farmland for the Next Generation project.

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Posted In: Transition Planning

Tags: farm succession, generational transfer, transition planning, young & beginning farmers
3
Sep

Made In Agriculture

September 03, 2019

By: Bill Lipinski

As a cooperative founded specifically to serve the credit needs of agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products, Farm Credit East is pleased to launch its new advertising campaign, “Made in Agriculture.”

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: consulting, financing, generational transfer, record keeping, tax planning, young & beginning farmers
29
Aug

Bonus Depreciation Relief

August 29, 2019

By: Dario Arezzo

The IRS has provided guidance for taxpayers who wish to either make or revoke an election for bonus depreciation. This relief applies for property acquired after September 27, 2017, and placed in service for the tax year that includes September 28, 2017. The relief also applies to specified plants that are planted or grafted.

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Posted In: Tax Talks

Tags: taxes, tax planning
27
Aug

Overcoming Ag Labor Challenges: Improved Employee Housing

August 27, 2019

By: Kristie Matuszewski

There’s no doubt finding and retaining skilled labor is a challenge. As part of our ag labor strategy series, learn how one operation has found success in retaining workers by improving their employee housing.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: employee management, labor