Farm Loans and Financial Services for Rural America | AgAmerica

Ag internships should be more than Starbucks runs.
Internships have become increasingly popular over the years. In fact, in 1992, only 17 percent of students participated in internships. Fast forward to 2023, and that number has skyrocketed to over 61 percent. Getting hands-on experience early on is...

Over the years, the number of farms and agricultural land in the U.S. has steadily been in decline. Is agricultural policy the answer?
The 2022 Census of Agriculture reported that the number of American farms fell below two million for the first time in almost a century. Kids are leaving the family farm to pursue careers outside of agriculture, and they’re not coming back.  But why...

Many farmers rely on government programs to keep their operations running.
The government plays a big role in farm income, from providing crop insurance to facilitating USDA programs that pay farmers to take advantage of sustainable practices. The USDA is also a big source of information, and many farmers, economists, and agricultural...

H-2A workers have become vital to farming, but the process of applying is a challenge for farm employers.
The cost of farm labor has been increasing for years. In 2024, farm labor is expected to rise 7.4 percent, costing American farmers more than $47 billion total. To offset these costs, many farmers have turned to less labor-intensive crops and automated...