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18
Dec

Farm transition planning 101: Starting the conversation

December 18, 2018

By: Jon Jaffe

Remember back in high school when you were “interested” in someone and you had the feeling that they were also interested in you? Should you make the first move or should you wait for them to do so? Starting a conversation about farm transition planning is in many ways comparable.

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Posted In: Transition Planning

Tags: business management, business planning, communication, generational transfer, succession planning, transition planning, young & beginning farmers
4
Dec

Supporting Supervised Agricultural Experience projects through FFA Scholarship

December 04, 2018

By: Ryan Willits

Farm Credit East is committed to supporting the next generation of agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products industry leaders. As such, we launched a new scholarship program late last year for students involved in The National FFA Organization.

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Posted In: FarmStart and Beginning Farmers

Tags: ag education, young & beginning farmers
6
Nov

Farm Credit East Salutes Veterans

November 06, 2018

By: Tom Cosgrove

This Veteran’s Day, Farm Credit East joins all Americans in honoring those who have served our country in the military and is proud to support programs that assist these veterans interested in agricultural careers.

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Posted In: FarmStart and Beginning Farmers

Tags: young & beginning farmers
18
Sep

Ag Education Outreach

September 18, 2018

By: Brian Monckton

Educating the public about agriculture is important to Farm Credit East. Knowledgeable consumers who support agriculture are essential for the long-term strength of the Northeast agricultural, forest products and commercial fishing industries. At the same time, educating youth about agriculture is important to developing the next generation of ag business operators as well as future consumers.

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: ag education, community support, stewardship, young & beginning farmers