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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
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
19
Feb

I Believe in the Future of Agriculture

February 19, 2019

By: Kyle Bell

The first few words of the FFA’s creed reads, “I believe in the future of agriculture.” In honor of National FFA Week, we just wanted to take moment to recognize all of the supporters – current, former and future FFA members – who are committed to achieving FFA's motto for the future of American Agriculture.

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Posted In: FarmStart and Beginning Farmers

Tags: collaboration, leadership, young & beginning farmers
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