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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As the 2024 growing and harvest season wraps up, many producers will be turning to their tax advisors to continue the year-end tax planning conversation. In this article, we examine a few areas that may be of interest to apple producers and their advisors.
October 29, 2024
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Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EST
Join us for the 2024 Virtual Customer Appreciation Meeting. This 45-minute program will provide cooperative updates from CEO Mike Reynolds and Board Chair John Knopf.
November 12, 2024
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Today’s blog kicks off a series that will focus on Farm Credit East’s ESG efforts by highlighting organizations we have supported and the positive impact they have had in developing agriculture’s next generation, increasing access to fresh, healthy food options, and revitalizing rural communities. In this first installment, meet Three River Farmers Alliance based in New Hampshire's Seacoast Region.
January 13, 2022
This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner highlights a few grant programs available to producers in Northeast states. These state grant programs are just a sample of available grants. A more comprehensive listing can be found in our Grants and Incentives for Northeast Agriculture report.
January 07, 2022
As of January 1, 2022, Farm Credit East and Yankee Farm Credit have officially merged with overwhelming stockholder approval. CEO Mike Reynolds outlines his optimism and plans for the future of the Northeast cooperative in today's blog.
January 04, 2022
As part of Farm Credit East’s stewardship strategy, it has established a number of programs over the years to contribute to industry support organizations and the communities where our customers and staff live. In 2021, we celebrate milestones for a few of these stewardship programs.
December 22, 2021
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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