Field Notes Blog
Becoming a Certified Appraiser
We recently interviewed Mandy Rhodes, an appraiser with AgChoice Credit Farm Credit. Mandy has held a number of positions during her tenure at AgChoice, and recently passed her state certification...
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The start of another year is one of hope and opportunity coupled with a world of challenges. Let's discuss some of the hot topics that will need to be addressed at both ends of the outlook spectrum...
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This week's Field Notes is another feature from the AgBiz Cast podcast, which shares inspiring stories of young, beginning, and small farmers. Today's episode is an interview with Eliza Walton, a beef...
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Don’t Forget to Update Your Year-End Balance Sheet
We recently interviewed Kara McClure, Loan Officer with AgChoice Farm Credit. Knowing the financial position of your farm operation is critical to its future success. One of the most important tools...
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We recently interviewed Kyle Kopko, director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. The Center is a legislative agency that serves as a resource for rural policy within the Pennsylvania General...
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Innovation in the Apple Industry
We recently interviewed Leighton Rice. Leighton is the fifth generation at R&L Orchards and Rice Fruit Company in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Leighton is also a semi-finalist in the 2022 Farm Bureau...
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Christmas Time is Here: Talking Christmas Trees with Tuckaway Tree Farm
This week’s episode is another feature from the Ag Biz Cast Podcast. Launched in August, Ag Biz Cast shares inspiring stories of young, beginning, and small farmers. It is targeted at current, past...
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2022 Industry Educational Events
2022 Keystone Farm Show | January 4-6, York, PA Keystone Farm Show is the largest commercial farm equipment and service provider trade show in Pennsylvania. Learn more about this year’s event. 2022 PA...
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What’s New in the PA Forest Products Industry?
We recently interviewed Matt Gabler, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association, a statewide advocacy organization for the forest products industry. Forests cover about 58% of...
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Growing a Diversified Farm Business
We recently interviewed Brian Smyser of Smyser’s Richlawn Farms. Smyser's Richlawn Farms is a diversified farm operation in York, Pennsylvania. The Smysers formally were a dairy farm, but now sell...
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