In this interview, we speak with Sarah Meyers, AgChoice Accounting Officer, to discuss the importance of tax planning and how to make the process easier. Sarah shares her advice on what farmers can do to prepare for tax season as we approach the end of 2021.
In this week's podcast episode, we meet with Winifred McGee from the University of Scranton’s Small Business Development Center. Winifred tells us about SBDCs and how they help entrepreneurs get their businesses started. Listen to learn how farmers benefit from the program.
In this week's podcast episode, Executive AgChoice Loan Officer Jeff Moser breaks down leases, telling us how they work and when to use them instead of a loan. Listen to learn about the different kinds of leases and hear Jeff's advice.
In this week's podcast episode, we talk with AgChoice Customer Service Specialist Emily Helman to learn about unsolicited mail following a closed or refinanced loan. Emily shares her advice on determining the legitimacy of a piece of mail and how to opt out of the solicitations.
In this week's podcast episode we talk with Thad Taylor, Director of Agribusiness Lending and Forest Products Specialist with AgChoice Farm Credit, to learn about this year's Forest Products Industry Outlook. Listen to hear some of the highlights from the outlook and Thad's perspective.
For this week's episode, we feature Marlin Hartzler, pig and crop farmer, to share the story behind his operation with our listeners. Marlin tells us about the importance of making wise investment decisions, striving for growth, and finding mentors. This episode includes an interview from the AgBiz Cast, a podcast created by AgBiz Masters.
In this week's episode, we talk with Leslie Hoover, AgChoice Assistant Accounting Services Manager. Leslie offers her advice on how farmers should approach budgeting and how to budget for success. Listen to learn why budgeting is so important and how your own farm can benefit from it.
In today's episode, we sit down with Heather Weeks, AgChoice Loan Officer, to discuss her experiences with the Farmer-to-Farmer Program through USAID. Heather tells us her story of how she got involved, why she loves the volunteer program, and what she has learned over the years.
In this week's episode, we talk with Jana Davidson, Content Education Specialist with the Progressive Ag Foundation. Davidson reminds our listeners of some safety tips as we gear up for harvesting season, and also talks about stress management during the busy time.
In this week's podcast episode, AgChoice Crop Insurance Specialist Joel Alsdorf busts common crop insurance myths. Listen to learn how crop insurance can help you survive a disaster and return your business to profitability, improve your cash flow in a down year and manage your risk.
In this week's podcast episode, we meet AgBiz Masters graduate and dairy farmer William Thiele. William shares the history behind his farming operation, challenges he has faced along the way, and advice for other young farmers just like him.
In this week's podcast episode, AgChoice Business Consultant Mike Hosterman tells us the importance of benchmarking and how to do it. Listen to learn why farming operations should care about how they compare to their peers and what to look for in benchmarking.
For this week's podcast episode, Krista Pontius, agricultural teacher at Greenwood High School in Millerstown, Pennsylvania, sits down with us to share her favorite parts about teaching for Back to School Month. Krista tells us her perspective on how ag education might look in the future and how the community can offer support to the classroom.
In this week's podcast episode, we chat with Dr. Laura Bryan, EAP Director of the McLaughlin Young Group, about building better mental health. Dr. Bryan offers advice on dealing with negative thoughts and strategies for improving mental health. We also discuss AgChoice's Member Assistance Program, a supportive resource for customers to using during challenging times.
In this week's episode, we talk down payments with AgChoice's Katie Epstein, Assistant Regional Manager of the Chambersburg and York offices. Katie explains what a down payment is and what future buyers should know about them in order to be successful borrowers.
In honor of our 75th podcast episode, we interviewed AgChoice CEO Darrell Curtis to discuss the company's milestones so far in 2021 and what to look forward to for the remainder of the year. Listen to hear how you can be entered to win a pair of Apple Airpods in this special edition!
In this week's podcast episode, we talk with AgChoice Accounting Officer Kenny Nearhoof on the importance of recordkeeping in farm operations. Listen to hear how and why you should keep record of payroll and taxes, as well as Kenny's advice for accounting success.
In this episode, we talk with Jim Brown, Assistant Manager of the Penn State Berkey Creamery about the creamery's history and how it has changed over the years. Listen to learn more about the milk and ice cream business and hear our guest's favorite ice cream flavor for this National Ice Cream Month.
In this week's episode, Todd Shaak, AgChoice IT Specialist, discusses how individuals can stay safe online. Todd shares his most important cyber security tips for avoiding ransomware, creating a strong password, and using smartphones securely. Listen to the podcast to learn how you can protect yourself and your digital devices.
This week we chat with two members of this year’s Pennsylvania Dairy Royalty Team, Gabrielle Swavely, PA Dairy Princess and Katerina Coffman, PA Alternate Dairy Princess. They shared how the program promoted dairy during the pandemic, their greatest takeaways so far from their year and what excites them the most about the future of agriculture.
In this week's episode, we hear from AgChoice Support Analyst Rosie Zaginaylo about her own experience in dairy farming. Listen to find out how Rosie incorporates sustainability into her family's dairy operation in this June dairy month.
In this week's episode, Crystal Standish, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of AgChoice, discusses our Jumpstart Grant program offered to Young, Beginning, and Small farmers. AgChoice is giving away ten of these $10,000 grants to YBS farmers who began farming in the last two years or plan to start farming in the next two years. Find details and the application at agchoice.com/grow.
In this episode, Mike Hosterman and Heather Weeks discuss AgChoice Farm Credit's Dairy Outlook. Learn more about supply management and how risk management can help your dairy operation. For those who missed the full webinar, a link to the recording is available here .
On this week's episode, we interview Jim Rexroth, a beef and crop farmer from York County, Pennsylvania. Jim provides us with a glimpse of his own operation, as well as how he raises and cares for the steers. For this May Beef Month, we thank Jim and all other beef farmers that produce the beef we enjoy all year long.
Joining us for this episode is Thad Taylor, director of agribusiness lending and forest products specialist with AgChoice Farm Credit. Lumber prices soared more than 250% in the past year to hit a record high. The rising lumber costs have added more than $24,000 to the price of the average new single-family home. Thad will discuss with us more about these issues and the impacts on our industry.
In this episode, we talk with Lori Voll-Wallace, the Master Gardener coordinator for 15 counties in northern Pennsylvania. We discuss the Seed to Supper program that helps hunger-relief groups by offering gardening resources. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are holding an online fundraiser for their Seed to Supper program. To learn more and give, visit their website !...
April is National Internship Awareness Month. In our new podcast episode, we chat with one more intern, Emily Shaw with Dairy Girl Fitness . Emily reflects on her internship experience, what she learned and how it helped her get to where she is today.
Every day is Earth Day for farmers. Joining us for today's podcast is Ryan Graham from Butler, PA. Ryan and his wife, Roxanne, operate a crop farm and custom farming business. In honor of #EarthDay, Ryan is going to help us learn more about stewardship practices he uses on his farm to protect the land, air and water for generations to come.
April is National Internship Awareness Month. Join us all month long as we catch up with past AgChoice interns. Joining us is Aaron Harris who serves as a Conservation Dairy Specialist with Land O’Lakes. Aaron reflects on his internship experience, what he learned and how it helped him get to where he is today.
Far from his United Kingdom homeland, Ollie King raises sheep and beef on his farm in Doylesburg, PA (Franklin County) with his wife, Megan. Listeners will hear more about his sheep operation and how he markets products from his sheep.
