Feature Stories

Reshaping of the U.S. Agricultural Economy...But the new face of agricultural economics reflects a significant shift from business plans rooted in overproduction to ones based on response to market demand.

Nanotechnolgy...agricultures next "industrial" revolution. Potential applications abound for crop management, food safety, packaging and more. The future of nano-what, did you say?

Innovative Opportunities for Northeast Agriculture and Forestry Profound changes sweeping across the Northeast are fueling innovation for the introduction of exciting new crops and products that could change the future of agriculture, forestry and rural America — energy biomass and bioproducts.

Q & A with Doug Sims: With imagination & business skill ... Bright Future ahead for Farmers & Cooperatives

Agritourism: Putting a Face on Northeast Agriculture
On-farm visits create a memorable experience for consumers while helping farm businesses earn higher profits

TECHNOLOGY can improve efficiencies and drive down costs Two case studies show how it’s done  This story is about two visionary business owners in two very different natural resource industries.

Northeast ag businesses thrive in the global marketplace Opportunities abound in almost every market sector.

The Power of Collaboration Vintners, farmers, restaurateurs speak with one voice to showcase New York's agricultural abundance.

McMahon Thoroughbreds From "No Cows?" to a Derby Winner
McMahon Thoroughbreds earns nationwide fame, but it's still a family farm — and a loyal Farm Credit customer.

Young entrepreneurs rise to the challenge by taking the road less traveled.
Many young farmers across the Yankee Farm Credit territory could have chosen easier paths in life. Instead, they went down the road less traveled and took the risk of becoming entrepreneurs.

What's Your PR Strategy?
Every farm should have one. Here's why ... and here's what to do.

What goes down ... will come up
4 tips on how to survive agriculture's down cycles. All businesses — even successful ones — are subject to down cycles. In good years, these businesses thrive. In tough years, they struggle.

Why you need financial statements to successfully manage your business ... and how Farm Credit can help!
The importance of keeping adequate business records cannot be overemphasized. Without accurate and up-to-date financial records, you cannot determine how well your business is doing or where it is going.

Your action plan for a smooth transition
Only 10 percent of family businesses survive into the third generation, and more than 50 percent fail in the second generation. Learn how to improve your odds of making a smooth transition.

Managing your land
When forever is a long, long time: 8 questions to ask before you sell your development rights.

Avoiding common management mistakes
Improving communication can turn employee problems around.

Can outsourcing sharpen your competitive edge?
Accurate records, a visit with Farm Credit and AgChek™ software can help you find the answer.

Risk Management: What's the Buzz About?
What is risk management? And what does it mean to your business?

The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Do You Have It?
Entrepreneurs have a special spirit. See how you compare to these four very special entrepreneurs.

Management reports do a lot more than count beans!
Whatever your goals, you can achieve them by making the right connection between your goals and your two most important management reports: your income statement and your balance sheet.

Customer. Stockholder.
When you join Farm Credit, you assume both roles, which makes for a highly rewarding long-term relationship. Two farmers tell their story: one's family has partnered with Farm Credit for three generations. The second is a young and energetic first-time borrower with a new dairy farm.

A Farm Credit lease: Quick. Convenient. Cost Effective.
A farmer explains why Farm Credit equipment leases are good for his highly specialized business.

A salute to Farm Credit's diverse customer base.
Profiles of two nontraditional agricultural businesses: a timber operation and a ditch-and-tile business.

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