When it comes to farming, every moment counts. For farmers like Jeffrey Crotts, who owns Knob Creek Orchards, Inc., in Toluca, North Carolina, time is money. With 287 acres of apples, peaches, strawberries, and blackberries to manage, Crotts understands the critical importance of efficiency, especially during harvest season when the window for picking fruits like strawberries and blackberries is incredibly narrow. The right farm equipment is essential not just for efficiency, but for ensuring the quality of the harvest and, ultimately, the profitability of the farm.
Timber growers play a crucial role in sustaining our environment and economy. Whether you’re a seasoned forester or just starting out, navigating the complexities of timber management requires careful planning and strategic decision-making to protect your investment. Here are six valuable pieces of advice to help you optimize your timber growing venture.
One of the first things all lenders learn and use to make loan decisions are the “Five C's of Credit : Character, Conditions, Capital, Capacity, and Collateral."
Land ownership becomes more and more attractive for some people. Finding the property and making it your own can sometimes pose challenges, however. We go over common property details and how it might affect your land loan when you’re searching for that perfect piece of land. We talk about land surveys, water tests, zoning requirements, and more.
So you want to buy land and build your dream home? There are a couple of different routes you can take in making this dream a reality. You can buy the land now and wait to build OR you can buy the land AND build the home at the same time. We go over each route and it's benefits.
Wanda Harris, a land loan officer with AgSouth Farm Credit and Taylor Jones, a home loan originator of AgSouth Mortgages, share some important considerations for those who have found land or are searching for land on which to build a home. They want you to know about your options so you can make the best decision for you and your family.
What is your credit score made up of? we go over credit score factors, how much each factor attributes to your overall score, and tips you can use to ensure you have a healthy credit score for years to come.
Most people have heard of Extension, but may not know what services are offered and who can benefit from them. Extension Agents have been serving rural communities for over a hundred years, and their work is just as important now as it was then. Learn how you can use your local extension agent.
