March 24, 2026

Ag Economy

Spring 2026 Financial Partner

 
In this Edition
Looking Ahead: Industry Insights & Expert Perspectives on Northeast Agriculture

To help producers plan their strategy for the year ahead, we asked leading industry experts across key sectors to share their 2026 outlook: what’s changing, what’s holding steady and where new opportunities may be emerging. The pages that follow highlight takeaways from several of those outlooks, brought to you by Farm Funders Knowledge Exchange. 

Additional Content

  • CEO Mike Reynolds describes how Farm Funders is Fully Focused on Supporting Your Vision
  • Read a testimonial from FarmStart customer, Hudson Frye, and the importance of the program to his fishing business
  • Learn more about this year's record-breaking patronage payment
  • In CyberSense, learn smart habits for today's connected world
  • In the Stewardship Spotlight, read about the recipients of the fifth and final year of the Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award
  • Meet your candidates for the 2026 Farm Funders Director Elections
  • In Washington Update, read about renewed efforts to pass a farm bill through congress

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