Farm Credit AgVocates Podcast

​In this episode, Johanna Rohrer interviews Amy Rowe, Farm Credit loan officer and Leah Petersen, Farm Loan Specialist with Maryland Farm Service Agency. This round table conversation focuses on connecting young, beginning, and small (YBS) farmers with resources from the Farm Service Agency.​ Together, we highlight how FSA and Farm Credit work together, the differences in direct and guaranteed loan programs, and tips for new farmers to consider as they are making their start in farming. Episode Notes: https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-jessica-harris [https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-jessica-harris] All Podcast Notes: https://www.mafc.com/podcast [https://www.mafc.com/podcast]

In this episode, Morgan Figgins interviews Farm Credit Loan Officer Jessica Harris. Jessica walks us through applying through your first farm loan and what you need to know to make the process easier. Episode Notes: https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-jessica-harris [https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-jessica-harris] All Podcast Notes: https://www.mafc.com/podcast [https://www.mafc.com/podcast]

During this episode, Kurt Fuchs interviews Madison (Madi) Walter, Urban Agriculture Outreach Coordinator with the New Castle Conservation District. Madi tells us all about urban agriculture, challenges urban agriculturalists are facing, and growth with Delaware urban ag initiatives. Madi also shares her involvement in the Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition and the future of urban agriculture. Episode Notes: [https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-raechel-sattazahn]https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-madi-walter [https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-madi-walter] All Podcast Notes: https://www.mafc.com/podcast [https://www.mafc.com/podcast]

On this episode, Johanna Rohrer interviews Raechel Sattazahn, Knowledge Center Director from AgChoice Farm Credit. She introduces the AgBiz Master’s program and discusses the benefits of enrolling in the course. Raechel also gives an overview of the program components and identifies key farm financial skills participants can expect to takeaway. Raechel and her husband operate a dairy in partnership with their family in Womelsdorf, PA. She is a proud mom, dairy farmer, and agricultural enthusiast known for developing farm business tools to help support the future of agriculture. This is our first episode in our Young, Beginning, Small (YBS) Farmer Podcast Series, where we’ll explore helpful resources and different types of agriculture! Subscribe for email alerts to stay in the know at mafc.com/podcast. Episode Notes: https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-raechel-sattazahn [https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-raechel-sattazahn] All Podcast Notes: https://www.mafc.com/podcast [https://www.mafc.com/podcast]

On the third and final episode of our Farm Transition Planning series, guest host Darlene Livingston, Executive Director from PA Farm Link interviews Jody Anderson Leighty, attorney with Stock and Leader in York, PA. We explore legal considerations in farm family transitions, and Jody shares her expertise. We also dive into the issues that come along with succession planning, business planning and more. Subscribe for email alerts to stay in the know at mafc.com/podcast. Episode Notes: https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-jody-anderson-leighty [https://www.mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-jody-anderson-leighty] All Podcast Notes: https://www.mafc.com/podcast [https://www.mafc.com/podcast]