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- Farm Credit System Entities
- Ag-related companies
- Cooperative extension
- Customer sites
- Environmental agencies
- Federal agencies
- Federal Reserve
- Financial software
- New farmer resources
- State department of agriculture & other agencies
- Weather
www.FCHORIZONS.com Horizons is a comprehensive research and market assessment project that examines agriculture and rural america and analyzes trends for the future.
www.cobank.com - through the sale of Farm Credit debt securities, CoBank and other Farm Credit System banks obtain funding through the national money markets. The funds are then distributed through a nationwide network of local retail Farm Credit Associations, such as First Pioneer Farm Credit, to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, rural homeowners and agricultural cooperatives.
www.fca.gov - The Farm Credit Administration is an independent agency in the executive branch of the U.S. Government, responsible for the regulation and examination of the banks, associations, and related entities that collectively comprise what is known as the Farm Credit System.
www.fcsic.gov - The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation was established by the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 as an independent U.S. Government controlled corporation. The Corporation's primary purpose is to ensure the timely payment of principal and interest on insured notes, bonds, and other obligations issued on behalf of Farm Credit System banks.
www.fccouncil.com - The Farm Credit Council is the trade association of the Farm Credit System. The mission of the Farm Credit Council is to enhance the competitive environment for the Farm Credit System by promoting and protecting the legislative and regulatory interests of System institutions.
www.farmcredit-ffcb.com - The Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation manages the sale of System-wide securities in the nation’s capital markets. System-wide securities are the primary source of loan funds for the Farm Credit System.
www.agriculturelaw.com.
AgricultureLaw.com is an agricultural policy portal covering
legislative news to state regulations to an extensive collection of links.
They bill themselves as providing "the most complete source of timely
information and ideas on agricultural policy."
www.fcleasing.com.
Farm Credit Leasing underwrites Farm Credit of Western New York's equipment,
vehicle and building leases. Learn more about the largest leasing company
exclusively serving agricultural and rural America. This site also lists
used equipment for sale.
www.minnesotamutual.com.
Learn more about Minnesota Mutual, the insurance company that underwrites
Farm Credit's credit life insurance program.
www.rcis.com.
Rural Community Insurance Services underwrites multi-peril crop insurance
and crop hail insurance programs.
www.rainhail.com Rain and Hail Insurance Service, Inc.
ARM New York Program. Cornell University, in partnership
with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Farm Credit and New York Farm Bureau,
have teamed up to develop and deliver a curriculum for risk management
and business planning. Visit http://www.agrisk.cornell.edu
to join a local discussion group
www.cce.cornell.edu.
The entry point for Cornell Cooperative Extension. The site contains extensive
links to agricultural programs, publications and information. In addition,
you'll also find links to county information, distance learning, 4-H and
Extension administration.
www.nraes.org.
NRAES (Natural Resouces, Agricultural and Engineering Service) is an interdisciplinary,
issues-oriented program focused on delivering educational materials and
training opportunities in support of cooperative extension. They feature
a nice publication collection and conduct conferences.
Customer sites
www.alpacalifestyle.com. A.L. Paca's Farms is located in Weedsport, NY. The site contains a full range of information and products related to alpacas. Alpaca 101, herdsires, an online medical & breeding journal, along with animals and alpaca clothing are available.
beckerfarms.com.
Located in Gasport, N.Y., Becker Farms features a gift shop, bakery and
fresh produce.
brownsberrypatch.com.
Stop by Brown's Berry Patch for a virtual tour in any season. Stroll through
their gift shop, enjoy their vibrant colors in fall or visit Suzy and
her other barnyard friends. You don't want to miss this site.
kappusfarms.com. Kappus Farms is a diversified fruit farm located in Burt, N.Y. The farm includes a retail outlet, cold storage facilities and custom cherry harvesting.
www.lynnettefarms.com Lynn-Ette & Sons, Inc. originated in the early 1900’s, today this family farm raises field crops, cabbage, vegetables and fruit on 7,000 acres. They also pack quality fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and hydro-cooled snap beans.
www.martinfarms.com. Apples, cabbage and squash are just a few of the crops grown at Martin Farms in Brockport, N.Y. Click here to learn about their Golden Acres tray-wrapped butternut squash. You'll also find many recipes at this site.
paragonfarm.com. The Thomas Galloway House (1855) offers gracious home-style hospitality in a serene country setting at Paragon Farm. Individually designed guest rooms have antique furnishings and lovely views of the expansive grounds and mature perennial flower beds.
swedishhill.com.
Located in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country, Swedish Hill produces
award-winning wines and champagnes and hosts over 60,000 visitors each
year.
Environmental agencies
www.dec.state.
This link is to the web site for the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation. Here you can download an application packet for General
SPDES Permit GP-99-01 of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. If your
farm includes more than 175 adult cattle or 300 animal units, you need
to obtain this permit.
Federal agencies
http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov/ - This FSA site provides information about the Agricultural Assistance Act of 2003. Frequently asked questions, important dates and program information are included along with a Crop Disaster Program calculator.
www.act.fcic.usda.gov/ Risk Management Agency -administers the crop insurance program which helps farmers survive a major crop loss.
www.federalreserveeducation.org. This site offers an easy to understand introduction to the workings of the Federal Reserve System. Click on FED101, for easy-to-understand lessons on the Federal Reserve's role in the U.S. economy. You can also learn the Fed's history, its structure, and its functions in the areas of monetary policy, banking supervision and financial services. Interactive graphics and a series of quizzes and self-tests makes the learning a bit more fun.
Financial software
www.redwingsoftware.com.
You'll find answers to just about any question you could ask about Red
Wing's management software for agricultural operations and agribusiness:
AgCHEK, Payroll, Business Accounting.
State department of agriculture & other
agencies
www.usda.gov- Farm Bill 2002 - A collective effort by all USDA agencies to explain the new farm bill provisions and their implementation. For further details about the farm bill from Neil E. Harl, Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture, Professor of Economics, Member - Iowa Bar, Directer, Center for International Agricultural Finance at Iowa State University. Click here (PDF).
www.agmkt.state.ny.us.
(New York) A variety of agency information including administrative and
program directories and employment opportunities. Also offers assorted
links to consumer, producer and department programs.
www.nyserda.com.
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers
cost-sharing and low-interest financing programs to help farms save energy,
develop new products and increase profits.
If you're a young and/or beginning farmer and are looking for a web-based resource, visit www.agriculture.com/future. The site, developed in partnership between the Farm Credit System Foundation and Successful Farming magazine, features online mentoring, updates from agricultural experts, a resource directory, news of important changes in farm policy and an e-mail newsletter. This multi-faceted resource is designed to help young and beginning farmers discover new ideas by providing access to timely information, a support network for advice and tools and resources to help facilitate their success.
www.northeastnewfarmer.org.
A Web site devoted to new farmers who are farming or hope to farm in the
Northeast and to the service providers who are helping them succeed. Offers
connections to programs, services, events and resources for new farmers
throughout the 12 Northeast states
Weather
www.weather.com.
One of the best sources for weather services, including radar, satellite,
temperatures, precipitation and local, regional, national and global weather
maps.
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