Natural resource-based businesses, like farming, fishing, forestry, and food manufacturing do more than provide food, fiber, building materials, ornamentals and other goods. They are economic engines in their communities, providing jobs and financial impacts throughout the region. In a new report, Farm Credit East, in collaboration with researchers at Cornell University, examines the economic impact of these industries in New England, New York and New Jersey.
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2023 Northeast Forest Products Industry Outlook Webinar
Farm Credit East hosted a discussion of lumber markets, pulpwood and biomass, as well as the health of the forest industry supply chain going into 2023. Paul Jannke, a forest industry expert with FEA, presented his perspective on the region’s forest product markets.
March 02, 2023
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Northeast States Budget Season Update
It’s that time of the year when state governments across the Northeast are crafting up budgets for their respective states. As always, we keep an eye out for important items that may positively impact farmers. Two recent highlights are from New York and Massachusetts.
March 02, 2023
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2023 Challenges in Northeast Milk Transportation
Challenges in milk transportation are not new. This report focuses on 2023 qualitative information, rather than quantitative statistics including, Key Challenges Facing Milk Haulers, and Possible Areas for Improvement.
March 01, 2023
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2023 Maple Syrup Outlook
In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, Mark Cannella, Associate Professor with the University of Vermont Extension, gives insight into the maple industry in the U.S. and Quebec, important financial market factors and a strategic outlook for the year ahead.
March 01, 2023
Northeast Economic Engine
Download Farm Credit East’s Northeast Economic Engine report, which analyzes the economic impact of the Northeast agriculture, forest products, commercial fishing and food manufacturing industries. This report was released in October 2024.
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