FFA is a National organization for youth that are interested in learning about agriculture. FFA members are involved in contests that involve activities such as showing cattle, judging soil and hogs and competing in rodeo events.  Over half of Wisconsin’s’ high schools have FFA Chapters.  The National FFA also focuses on leadership development and building team work skills.

In the spirit of working with youth that are interested in agriculture Verity Resources has made several loans to young farmers just getting started in the production agriculture business.  It is exciting and also great for the future of the young farmer, as we see young people stepping up to get involved in the agriculture business. Crop input loans and equipment loans are available to young farmers and others interested in purchasing crop inputs and equipment.

If you would like more information in obtaining loans for production agriculture contact us. To learn more about and get involved with your local FFA chapter check them out online.

By: Bob Panzer, Verity Resources

The contributions of the third parties views represent the opinions and views of the third parties.  Verity Resources LLC does not endorse these resources and should be considered only as a form of advice.

Verity Resources offers “one-stop shopping” for all of their agriculture financing and insurance needs including operating loan, real estate loans, machinery & equipment loans and leasing, a full line of ag insurance options such as crop insurance, precision farming, Livestock Gross Margin Insurance.

The ugly perceptions and images have given the American farmer a bad rap with little to go on. Instead, farmers are usually reacting instead of pro-acting. So why don’t we be proactive and tell our side of the story? Why not let the public hear it straight from the source rather than getting mudded by the middle man reporter?  The AgChat Foundation is doing just that.  “The AgChat Foundation is designed to help those who produce food, fuel, fiber and feed tell agriculture’s story from their point of view.” (AgChat Foundation)

Together, we’ll find the way to tell our side of the story!

The contributions of the third parties views represent the opinions and views of the third parties.  Verity Resources LLC does not endorse these resources and should be considered only as a form of advice.

Verity Resources offers “one-stop shopping” for all of their agriculturefinancingand insurance needs including operating loan, real estate loans, machinery & equipment loans and leasing, a full line of ag insurance options such as crop insurance, precision farming, Livestock Gross Margin Insurance.

But what really makes a story newsworthy? If you Google “define: news”, top definitions include “1. Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events. 3. Information not previously known to someone.” The media is constantly looking for the newest arising conflict, disaster, and human interest. Many times, agriculture is in the news whether we recognize it can be another question. For example, HSUS provides advertisements of the abuse of animals.  Americans then start to believe that this is how all animals are treated across the U.S. creating human interest and conflict against the people who are providing America with food.  Another recent example, recent reports have stated that approximately 25% of meat inspected at 5 grocery stores contained flesh eating bacteria that are resistant to medication.  Later the story was amended because this bacterium is killed when the meat is cooked according to its label directions.

With the news media on the constant look-out for newest and best stories, the gossip can over-take the facts. Together, let’s find the way to keep “advocating” for agriculture with the facts.

The contributions of the third parties views represent the opinions and views of the third parties.  Verity Resources LLC does not endorse these resources and should be considered only as a form of advice.

Verity Resources offers “one-stop shopping” for all of their ag input needs including operating loan, real estate loans, machinery & equipment loans and leasing, a full line of ag insurance options such as crop insurance, precision farming, Livestock Gross Margin Insurance.

Resources:

Google Search http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=news&tbs=dfn:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=q8AuTunTIsfPgAef0Ol-&ved=0CCkQkQ4&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=8a58e93555963d21&biw=1280&bih=946

But when the tough times come around, everyone feels the stress.  We want lower interest rates with lower payments; our Financial Statements don’t seem quite up to par while our taxes are too high because we didn’t bother visiting with our accountant.

At Verity, we don’t offer to just settle.  We want to help our customers grow their business. That’s why we have our Business Relationship Manager’s at the producer’s disposal.  They help plan during the good times for the bad times.

What are Verity’s recommendations?  Go see your Business Relationship Manager.  He will help you plan your financing.  Go see your Accountant and not just during Tax time.  By visiting with your Accountant regularly, you can be assured your Tax Returns and Financial Statements are in your best interest.  By ensuring your Tax Returns and Financials are set up correctly, the Business Relationship Manager’s will be able to give you the best financing options possible.  After all, with the market forces and cycles constantly changing with the volatile market, you need to have finance stability.  Whether we are in good times or bad, together “we find the way.”

The contributions of the third parties views represent the opinions and views of the third parties.  Verity Resources LLC does not endorse these resources and should be considered only as a form of advice.

Verity Resources offers “one-stop shopping” for all of their ag input needs including operating loan, real estate loans, machinery & equipment loans and leasing, a full line of ag insurance options such as crop insurance, precision farming, Livestock Gross Margin Insurance.

Ignoring the estate issue will not make it go away.  In many cases, not having a plan destroys families.  The emotion tied to the family farm and its cherished possessions are extremely high.  In the article entitled “Who Gets Grandma’s Pie Plate?” the University of Minnesota Extension Service provides a good outline on Financial Security for later in life.  This article gives “Six Factors to Consider”:

1. Understand the sensitivity of the issue of transferring non-titled property.
2. Determine what you want to accomplish in the transfer.
3. Decide what is “fair” in the context of your family.
4. Understand that belongings have different meanings for different individuals.
5. Consider distribution options and consequences.
6. Agree to manage conflicts if they arise.

Not convinced you need to go start your Estate Planning?? Watch and listen to a few stories Ron Hanson, a Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, shares in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWKPRJQ8MrE

Verity is ready for the next generation of producers. Is your farm ready?

Sources:

Regents of the University of Minnesota. 2011. Who Gets Grandma’s Pie Plate?. University of Minnesota Extension Service. http://www.extension.umn.edu/FinancialSecurity/who-gets-grandmas-pie-plate/components/families-and-inheritance-tips.html

Ford, Hannon T. 2011. Estate Planning. The Ford Law Office, L.L.C.

Hanson, Ron. 2007. Farm Family Business Ownership Succession: You can buy the farm but remember that I still own it. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The contributions of the third parties views represent the opinions and views of the third parties.  Verity Resources LLC does not endorse these resources and should be considered only as a form of advice.

Verity Resources offers “one-stop shopping” for all of their ag input needs including operating loan, real estate loans, machinery & equipment loans and leasing, a full line of ag insurance options such as crop insurance, precision farming, Livestock Gross Margin Insurance.

Consumers are becoming more detached from their agricultural roots.  In 1862, President Lincoln signed legislation which established the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  He referred to this department as “The People’s Department.”  Why? Ninety percent of Americans were farmers.   Currently, less than two percent of Americans are farmers. Throughout many generations, Americans have become farther detached from agriculture.  This is why an organization from California began.

Consumers do not understand how their food is grown, the precautions taken and the work involved. Without our farmers, we would have no food. William Jennings Bryan states ““Burn down your cities and leave our farms, and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country.” (Courtesy of Farm Policy Facts, http://www.farmpolicyfacts.org/index.php/real-facts/)

I Love Farmers -They feed my soul is an organization located in California that is making strong efforts in educating consumers.  This educational organization was started because they felt the importance of how little consumers know where their food comes from and who produced it.  This young organization has desires to educate consumers on animals and agriculture showing that producers care about the welfare of animals and the environment in which they grow crops. Check out their website at http://ilovefarmers.org/.

The contributions of the third parties views represent the opinions and views of the third parties.  Verity Resources LLC does not endorse these resources and should be considered only as a form of advice.

Verity Resources offers “one-stop shopping” for all of their ag input needs including operating loan, real estate loans, machinery & equipment loans and leasing, a full line of ag insurance options such as crop insurance, precision farming, Livestock Gross Margin Insurance.

Sources:
PBS. July 11, 2011. PBS Online. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/trouble/timeline/.
I love farmers. July 11, 2011. http://ilovefarmers.org/.
Farm Policy Facts. July 11, 2011. Real Facts. http://www.farmpolicyfacts.org/index.php/real-facts/.

Ignoring the estate issue will not make it go away.  In many cases, not having a plan destroys families.  The emotion tied to the family farm and its cherished possessions are extremely high.  In the article entitled “Who Gets Grandma’s Pie Plate?” the University of Minnesota Extension Service provides a good outline on Financial Security for later in life.  This article gives “Six Factors to Consider”:

1. Understand the sensitivity of the issue of transferring non-titled property.
2. Determine what you want to accomplish in the transfer.
3. Decide what is “fair” in the context of your family.
4. Understand that belongings have different meanings for different individuals.
5. Consider distribution options and consequences.
6. Agree to manage conflicts if they arise.

Not convinced you need to go start your Estate Planning?? Watch and listen to a few stories Ron Hanson, a Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, shares in this video.

AgQuest is ready for the next generation of producers. Is your farm ready?

Sources:

Regents of the University of Minnesota. 2011. Who Gets Grandma’s Pie Plate?. University of Minnesota Extension Service.

Ford, Hannon T. 2011. Estate Planning. The Ford Law Office, L.L.C.

Hanson, Ron. 2007. Farm Family Business Ownership Succession: You can buy the farm but remember that I still own it. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The contributions of the third parties views represent the opinions and views of the third parties.  AgQuest Financial Services does not endorse these resources and should be considered only as a form of advice.