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Business Tips and Tools

Ready to Apply for a Loan? Follow these 4 steps to get started

Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange

Getting a loan application ready can be daunting and puzzling. But you don’t need to know all the answers. Lenders, like Farm Credit East, can provide resources and guidance to assist you in determining if a loan is the best answer for you and what you will need to apply and qualify for one. 

December 1, 2023

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
New York Farm Employer Overtime Credit - What you need to know

With 2024 around the corner, New York state farmers need to begin thinking about the Farm Overtime Credit that will provide a refund for hours worked between the thresholds set by the state and 60 hours. 

December 5, 2023

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Tax Talks
Converting Capital Gains into Ordinary Income: Related Party Pitfalls

The tax code can be very confusing for agricultural businesses at times. Senior Tax Consultant, Dario Arezzo, dissects one of these instances — related party transfers — in today's Tax Talks blog.

June 30, 2021

Farm Credit
Northeast Farm Fresh Products in Your Neighborhood

In the Northeast, there is no shortage of fresh food grown locally. What’s your favorite summertime farm product? Let us know in the comments below and visit our Farm Fresh Guide to find out where to buy your favorite farm fresh products all summer long.

June 22, 2021

Business Tips and Tools
Farm Credit East Remains Committed to Protecting Customer Data

Farm Credit East’s information security team has been monitoring recent cyberattacks utilizing ransomware. In today's blog, Information Security Specialist, Deanna Pellegrino, provides helpful information about ransomware and how to protect your data.

June 17, 2021

Ag Economy
Lessons from the Pandemic: Northeast Fiber System's Resilience

In our final installment of the Lessons from the Pandemic series, we shift from the impact on the food system to the impact on the Northeast’s fiber system. The timber industry reacted quickly to the pandemic, promptly curtailing production, but soon found demand for many wood products would actually increase.

June 08, 2021

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