Will you need to insure your workers?

By Mindy Waite On January 28th, SMADC held a public forum for farmers and local insurance and Affordable Care Act (ACA) experts to discuss insurance implications for Maryland farmers. Panelists said that the Affordable Care Act goes into effect on January 1, 2014 and...

Farm succession plans needed, now more than ever

In August 2012, I posted a discussion “Family farm successions and transitions” which highlights what I learned from the Farm Link and Transition Pilot Workshop held in Virginia. Last week, I had the opportunity to hear another excellent presentation on...

Insuring healthy farm family futures

Written By Mindy Waite With the recent elections and the upcoming development of the Affordable Care Act in 2014, the topic of health insurance has been at the forefront of the national discussion. However, little to no conversation has been initiated about the unique...

Financing new agricultural enterprises

The United States has had a long history of supporting entrepreneurial efforts that create jobs and enable evolving industries to thrive. The construction of the national rail system, the interstate highway system, the electric utility lines and broadband internet are...