Funding Available For Starting Or Expanding A Farm

Seems appropriate on "National Agriculture Day" to talk about funding to expand your farm or start one from scratch.  The USDA is holding a workshop on how to get financial assistance.

The workshop, presented by the FSA arm of the USDA is March 25 at the FSA/Wise Women's Business Center in Syracuse.at noon.  Topics to be covered include:

-Farm loan assistance to farmers and ranchers who have experience and want to own or operate their own farm or ranch

-Individual financial planning and expertise

-Wide range of financial products

-Experienced loan officers familiar with cash flow lending

To get more details about the workshop contact John Flocke by March 23 at 315-477-6321 or email him at john.flocke@ny.usda.gov.