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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Beneficial Ownership Information: How to File
As the December 31, 2024, deadline looms to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) as part of The Corporate Transparency Act, we wanted to make sure members are equipped with the information they need to file their information and remain compliant. The following are questions we’ve heard from customers.
November 18, 2024
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2025 Apple Industry Outlook
Join Farm Credit East and Chris Gerlach of U.S. Apple Association to discuss the future of the apple industry.
April 17, 2025
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Tax Talks
Employee Retention Credit and Supply Chain Disruptions
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit that taxpayers could obtain by meeting a quantitative test for either a decline in revenues, or because their business was shut down wholly or partially due to a governmental order. This shutdown test includes “supply chain disruptions.” Today’s Tax Talk considers how the IRS views a supply chain disruption.
October 25, 2022
Business Tips and Tools
Positioning your Business for Financial Success
Every farmer, fisherman or forest product producer defines success differently. For some, success is measured strictly in dollars and cents: the “bottom line.” Others make non-financial goals a priority. These non-financial goals may be very important, but even so, positive earnings are a requirement to achieving them. Read more for five of our best practices for financial success.
October 17, 2022
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My Farm Credit East Internship Experience
Every summer, Farm Credit East offers a 12-week internship program with the goal of providing real-world, hands-on experience alongside our Farm Credit professionals. Cuyler Reynolds recounts his experience as part of the 2022 program.
October 10, 2022
Business Tips and Tools
Why Is Liquidity Important To Your Ag Operation?
In the financial world, your cash position is referred to as liquidity, i.e. your ability to pay your bills. Liquidity is important to any agricultural business, yet it may have a heightened significance depending on what you produce, how long it takes you to produce it and how it’s sold or marketed.
October 03, 2022
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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