Understand the Risks Before Financing Your Farm Posted on March 25, 2019 by jmchood When you finance a farm with an FSA loan, you have certain responsibilities. In other words, there are certain risks you face if you violate the… Read More
Types of Farm Loans Available from FSA Posted on March 18, 2019 by jmchood The FSA offers a variety of farm loans for family-sized farmers and ranchers. These flexible guideline programs help more people become farmers. The programs are great… Read More
The FSA Loan Application: Step by Step Posted on March 11, 2019 by jmchood If you are in need of money to buy a farm, you may apply for a loan with the FSA. The FSA Direct Farm loans provide… Read More
Finding the Right Lender for an FSA Guaranteed Loan Posted on March 4, 2019 by jmchood When you need a farm loan, it may not be as easy to find a lender as it is when you buy a home. You just… Read More
All About SARE’s Farmer Rancher Grant Program Posted on November 7, 2018 by jmchood If you are a farmer that is looking to improve your system, you may have the help you need with the Farmer Rancher Grant Program. Get… Read More
What is the Farm Credit System? Posted on October 31, 2018 by jmchood The Farm Credit System is a group of banks and associations that come together to help boost the agricultural system. This group of banks provides credit… Read More
What is Sustainable Agriculture? Posted on October 24, 2018 by jmchood Today, many farmers are turning to a method called sustainable agriculture. It’s the opposite of industrial agriculture where farmers consistently plant the same crops year after… Read More
What is Farmer Mac? Posted on October 17, 2018 by jmchood Farmer Mac stands for Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation. It’s a secondary market for rural mortgages and agricultural loans. Farmer Mac helps banks be able to handle… Read More
Recreational Land Loans: What You Should Know Posted on October 10, 2018 by jmchood If you want to buy land, chances are that you won’t be able to get a mortgage on it. Lenders really try to avoid financing land… Read More
What are the Most Grown Crops in the US? Posted on September 29, 2018 by jmchood The US is known for a large variety of crops, but which crops are the most grown in our country? The US is home to a… Read More