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Data Privacy: Protecting Your Personal and Professional Lives

Deanna Pellegrino

As more parts of daily farm and business life move online, the information you rely on — financial records, personal data, operational details, etc. — has become more valuable than ever. Protecting your information isn’t just a technical task. It’s part of safeguarding your business, your family and your peace of mind.

January 25, 2026

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
No Tax on Overtime: What Farm Employees Need to Know

Many farm workers are hearing about the new “No Tax on Overtime” federal income tax deduction and wondering whether they qualify. With the 2025 tax filing season about to open, this article breaks down the key points so you can understand whether your overtime pay might be eligible for this deduction. 

January 28, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
Celebrating Northeast Agriculture

This year’s National Ag Day is Tuesday, March 18. And this year, we celebrate the important role Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products plays in our everyday lives. 

March 18, 2025

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Business Tips and Tools
Resiliency in the Green Industry: How to be Adaptable in 2025

Factors impacting the Green Industry such as the housing market, tariffs and supply chain disruptions are constantly changing. The key to staying resilient is to be adaptable. Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with Texas A&M’s Charlie Hall, providing a review on the fiscal and monetary policies on this horizon that will impact the green industry and how to be resilient in 2025. Following are the key takeaways from this webinar. 

 

March 11, 2025

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Business Tips and Tools
Key Factors to Watch in the Dairy Market for 2025

Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with Christopher Wolf, of Cornell University, to provide a 2025 Dairy Industry Outlook. Trade issues and policy changes may lead to shocks affecting milk prices and feed costs. Below is a summary of 2024 milk production followed by important factors that will influence the industry in 2025.   

February 04, 2025

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5 Things for Maple Producers to Consider in 2025

Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with University of Vermont Extension Associate Professor, Mark Cannella, providing insights for the maple industry in 2025. As U.S. maple syrup production continues to grow, there are potential changes for the industry on the horizon.  Following are the key takeaways from this webinar. 

January 28, 2025

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