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News02.25.21Striving for Balance On and Off the Farm
Balancing work and family life is important to 2020 Directors Cup honorees Andy and Monica Schumacher, who farm cattle and grain in Cumberland County. The couple began farming with Andy’s family in 2009 and took over farm ownership following Andy’s father’s retirement in December 2020.
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News02.22.21Setting Goals Key to Planning for the Future
Learn how 2020 Directors Cup recipients Matthew and Melanie Schmitz both grew up on a family farm and have been strategically planning for the future of their own operation by building good partnerships.
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News02.18.21Empowered Next GenerationLearning from older generations while being open to new ideas has provided a successful foundation for fourth generation grain and cattle farmer, Alex Head, 31, of Macon County.
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News02.18.21Listening and Learning Helps Young FarmersMike Nelson of Ford County keeps communication lines open with his father as they share the workload on their farming operations. He appreciates the opportunity to buy into the family farm and knows the value of his father’s mentorship.
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News02.18.21Teamwork Key to Farm SuccessEvan Marr, 26, of Morgan County, is a team player when it comes to the family farm. After college and working off the farm, he returned to the family operation in 2014.
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News01.22.21Find Your Crop Insurance Combination
Find the appropriate mix of crop insurance products to fit your farm’s risk management plan. Supplemental protection options can fill in coverage gaps, reducing risk exposure and providing greater peace of mind.
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News12.31.20Brumleve Retires After 16 YearsBill Brumleve of Teutopolis retires as a vice president of crop insurance in the Effingham regional office after 16 years with Farm Credit.
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News12.31.20Funk Retires After 40 Years
Brian Funk of Paxton retires as a credit officer in the credit services division after 40 years with Farm Credit.
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News12.31.20Sheley Retires After 42 Years
Margie Sheley of Lincoln retires as a loan servicing specialist in the credit services division after 42 years with Farm Credit.
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News12.08.20Post-Harvest Action PlanThis year has certainly been one for the record books! The black swan pandemic – with all its economic, financial, consumer, and social implications – has accelerated many changes. Let's focus on big picture variables and implications to business action plans for 2021 and beyond.
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News12.08.20Holiday Season Watch OutsWith online shopping expected to make up most gift purchases, it’s important to be cautious this holiday season. Whether attempting to steal packages off your porch or your information online, following these tips will protect you from scams and keep your holidays bright.
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