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Jul

USDA Expands Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to Cover More Specialty Crops

July 21, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program was designed to help compensate farmers for the market disruptions that occurred in the early stages of COVID-19. Read about the program and two notable exceptions for Northeast apple and potato growers.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: economy, farm business, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, vegetable production, usda
15
Jul

Not Making a Decision can be the Worst Decision: How to make farm succession actionable

July 15, 2020

By: Jon Jaffe

There are many reasons to begin your farm business succession plan, especially as you approach your “golden years.” While difficult decisions may be involved, Farm Business Consultant Jon Jaffe explains that making those decisions is often better than doing nothing at all.

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Posted In: Transition Planning

Tags: business planning, estate management, estate planning, farm business, generational transfer, succession planning
2
Jun

Resilient Ag Retail Businesses Adapt to Restrictions

June 02, 2020

By: Keith Dickinson

Ag businesses’s commitment to providing local communities with access to fresh food during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t faltered. Learn how some ag retail business are adapting to the current environment to service their customers and communities.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: ag retail, business management, business planning, economy, farm business, farmers markets, greenhouse business, local food, nursery
1
May

Farm Credit East Adapts to a New Normal...For Now

May 01, 2020

By: Heather Hunt

Paul Herrington’s work week as a certified appraiser is almost unrecognizable compared to where it was mid-March. Now serving as a primary customer support specialist for the Paycheck Protection Program while also maintaining some appraisal work, Paul’s virtual work week has challenged him to be resourceful as he works to keep Northeast ag moving forward.

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: appraisal, farm business, farm management