Tag: finances
Measure your farm’s financial health
How well each farm would fare through the coming years of substantially lower milk prices would be heavily influenced by the financial health of the farm going in.
How to buy time to catch up on farm debt
Need time to catch up with your debt? Learn more about these seven ways farmers can manage their financial liabilities.
Expect delays if claiming EITC or ACTC
Law requires the IRS to hold refunds claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February.
6 tips to manage income on the farm
Learn more about practical ways you can manage your income and cash flow.
Build a fear-free farm budget for the New Year
A budget provides snapshots your farm’s current financial position and its future position. Budgeting takes the fear out of farm finances, and empowers new farmers to create the farm of their dreams.
Dairy farmers suffer financial pain in 2016
The bottom line is that more milk is available for sale than there are buyers, either domestically or internationally.
Ask FSA Andy about available FSFL options
Learn more about Marketing Assistance Loans offered by local FSA offices.
Saving for the future: 6 tips for young farmers
With a little planning and patience, young farmers can save for the future.
How to use microloans to get your farm started
As a beginning farmer, niche producer or small family farm, you may have more options to finding funds than the traditional outlets for a farm loan.
How to approach a lender: Tips for getting a farm loan
Before approaching a lender, ask yourself: How much money do I need? Why do I need it? And how will I pay it back?