What are the Closing Costs Involved in a Land Purchase? Posted on August 11, 2018 by jmchood Closing on any real estate purchase involves some type of closing costs. This includes a land purchase. You’ll pay some fees upfront and yet others at… Read More
What Can Farmers do to Achieve Sustainable Agriculture? Posted on August 9, 2018 by jmchood Farmers traditionally use industrial agriculture. In other words, they grow the same crops every year using toxic chemicals that damage the crops and the soil beneath… Read More
Guide to FSA’s Guaranteed Farm Loans Posted on August 7, 2018 by jmchood If you don’t qualify for financing for a farm the traditional way, you may be eligible for the FSA guaranteed farm loan program. The guaranteed program… Read More
Documentation Requirements for Agriculture Loans Posted on August 5, 2018 by jmchood You want to secure a loan for your farm, but are unsure of where to start? Do you need the same type of paperwork you would… Read More
USDA Assistance Programs for Dairy Farmers Posted on August 3, 2018 by jmchood The USDA proudly supports dairy farmers. They understand that their job is demanding and requires long hours. They also know that dairy farmers sometimes need financial… Read More
Land Surveying – Why is it Important When Purchasing Vacant Land? Posted on August 1, 2018 by jmchood If you are buying vacant land, you might assume that what you see is what you get. You could be wrong, though. That’s where land surveying… Read More
Stay Clear of These Zoning Issues When Buying Agricultural Land Posted on July 30, 2018 by jmchood When you buy agricultural land, you are restricted by the zoning laws in the area, just as you would be if you bought a residential home…. Read More
How your USDA Lender’s Status can Affect your FSA Loan Posted on July 28, 2018 by jmchood FSA loans come from lenders, not the FSA as you might assume. Participating lenders must be approved by the FSA in order to write these loans…. Read More
Farm Loan Options for Small Farmers Posted on July 26, 2018 by jmchood Small farmers that are unable to secure financing from a traditional bank, may have luck with one of the FSA programs that are available. The programs… Read More
What are the Pros and Cons of Organic Farming? Posted on July 24, 2018 by jmchood The demand for organic products has heightened in recent years, bringing many farmers to consider organic farming. With the increased awareness of what consumers put in… Read More