With the New Year upon us, many are setting resolutions. If it is not already on your list, add keeping good farm records to your list. Keeping records supports details and inventory when you need to purchase crop insurance or submit documents for loan requests, USDA filing and taxes.
How do I initiate a claim?
Call your crop insurance agent and follow up in writing/email (keep a copy for your records). Your crop insurance company will arrange for a loss adjuster to inspect your crop. It is your responsibility to call your crop insurance agent and initiate this process.
As we brace for potential impact from Hurricane Dorian, it is important that farmers and ranchers are prepared. The next few days are the perfect opportunity to ensure that your operation and your family are prepared for damages that may occur. Check out our hurricane preparedness tips.
Are you transitioning your family farm business to the next generation? Farm Credit of Central Florida understands how important it is to prepare the next generation to take over the family business. To help, we are bringing you five tips for consideration from our local farmers and ranchers who have already gone through the transition or are in the middle of the transition. Click below to watch our succession tips!
Effectively marketing small farm products can allow you to reach future customers you wouldn’t be able to reach in an everyday setting. When marketing your farm products be sure to differentiate yourself from others, travel to farm-related events, and network with current and prospective buyers.
Below are some questions to ask when developing your marketing plan.
In celebration of National Dairy Month, we are sharing The McClellan's story!
In this episode, we toured M & B Dairy as well as M & B Products. The McClellan family works hard to produce a fresh and healthy product that is enjoyed by kids all over the state of Florida. The passion they have for the industry has become the culture within their business.
Be on the lookout for the next Real Farms, Real Stories video. Like and follow our page for updates. At, Farm Credit of Central Florida we provide financing for Farms, Homes, and Land.
Ever wonder where those beautiful tropical fish you see in the pet stores come from? In this episode, we tour Urban Tropical, a local tropical fish farm in Lakeland, Fl, which specializes in breeding high-quality ornamental freshwater tropical fish that are sold to local pet stores. Brittany Hollon, the operations officer, shares how her father started the business out of his love for fishing and eventually became one of the largest Angelfish fish farms in the United States.
In this episode of Real Farms, Real Stories, Pamela Fay shares a glimpse into their wild hog farm, Shogun Farms. Pamela and her husband David began trapping wild hogs from private, commercial, and government properties. However, David is a firm believer that you should eat whatever you harvest, which led to the beginning of Shogun Farms. Watch their story here!
Be on the lookout for the next Real Farms, Real Stories video. Like and follow our page for updates. At, Farm Credit of Central Florida we provide financing for Farms, Homes, and Land.
In this episode of Real Farms, Real Stories, Ross & Sarah Russell share a glimpse inside of their equestrian facility, Solaris Farm. In this heartwarming story, the Russell’s share how their operation isn't just about the horses it’s about the people that come with the horses. Since opening in 2015, they have created a welcoming environment that both kids and adults love being a part of. Many call it their happy place!
You have purchased land and maybe now you’re even taken steps to meet with a builder! But have you determined your home’s best position on the property? Before you make a decision, here are a few factors to consider:
