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Dec

Farm Credit East Hosts Upcoming Webinars

December 10, 2019

By: Chris Laughton

Each winter, Farm Credit East hosts a webinar series on current topics relevant to Northeast farming, fishing and forestry. These webinars are not just for the cooperative’s members, but free to all attendees. Read a preview of a few of our upcoming webinars.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: ag education, business management, business planning, collaboration, dairy, economy, employee management, labor, risk management, young & beginning farmers
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
26
Feb

Immigration Enforcement at the Worksite

February 26, 2019

By: Kendra Sena

Federal immigration enforcement actions at places of business have increased exponentially in the last year. Do you know what to do if immigration officers come to your business? The Rural Law Initiative of Albany Law School has developed an info sheet to help you understand your rights and responsibilities when it comes to immigration enforcement at your business.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: administration, employee management, immigration, labor, risk management
4
Sep

The Supporting Cast

September 04, 2018

By: Bill Lipinski

If you’ve been to the movies lately and stayed to watch the credits, it’s amazing to see how many people are involved in the production of a feature length film. And while Northeast farms, forest product and fishing businesses may not have as large of a supporting cast as a Hollywood blockbuster, it takes a team to produce the high quality food and fiber that consumers rely upon and enjoy.

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Posted In: Business Tips and Tools

Tags: ag education, business management, collaboration, consulting, community support, economy, labor, leadership, local food, scholarship