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Mark Your Calendars for Farm Credit College Classes | |
Farm Credit is pleased to host the following days of learning for stockholder families:
- "Farm Financial Analysis" - Dr. Mike Gunderson, Purdue University, Center for Food and Agricultural Business & Steve Witges, Farm Credit Services of Illinois (November 28, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Keller Convention Center, Effingham)
- "Beyond Fundamentals: Managing Crop Price Risks" - Dr. Steve Johnson, Iowa State Extension & TBD (December 6, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Crowne Plaza, Springfield)
- "A Focus on Farm Family Succession & Success" - Dr. Ron Hanson, University of Nebraska Department of Agricultural Economics (December 13, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hamilton's, Jacksonville
Contact your local regional office for more information. Registration opens in October. |
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Price Check | |
The following is a sampling of land sales results reported from various farm real estate auctions that were held in the past 90 days throughout the Farm Credit Services of Illinois geography:
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INTERESTing Times: An Outlook on Interest Rates
By Tom Tracy, Senior Vice President | 
By the time you are reading this, the Federal Open Marketing Committee (FOMC) will have met and we will likely have seen the Federal Reserve take action in some form to promote a stronger economic recovery and sustained improvement in labor market conditions.
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| Staff In The Spotlight: Sherri Tomhave | |
Meet Farm Credit's Crop Insurance Specialist in the Jacksonville Regional Office, Sherri Tomhave. Sherri and her husband, John Tomhave, farm with John's parents in rural Jacksonville. They have three children - Austin (age 19 who is currently a sophomore at Lincoln Land Community College and plans to return to the family farming operation), Abby (a 16-year-old Jacksonville High School "volleyball girl" who also loves to show steers), and Chase (age 13 who plays soccer, helps dad, and shows steers). The Tomhave Family's favorite things to do include showing steers, relaxing at Lake of the Ozarks, and spending time with extended family.
 | (l-r back) husband John, son Austin (19)
(l-r front) Sherri, daughter Abby (16), son Chase (13) |
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Sign Up & Win One of Six Farm Safety Kits
Drawing to be held Monday, September 24. |
 The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) designed and produced the Farm First Aid Kit with farm injuries in mind. The kit contains first aid supplies useful in an emergency response or for everyday use. Made of durable materials, it is weather and moisture resistant with more than $85 worth of first aid supplies. The kit is great for the combine, tractor, truck, car, machine shed, barn, home, shop, or college student dorm room or apartment.
And help choose the winter-themed "essential" giveaway item for the drawing in the next newsletter.
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| FCS Team Milestones | |
A special salute to these employees who reached milestones in their years of service to Farm Credit since July 1 2012 :
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| Harvest Lunch Tour Coming To An Elevator Near You | |
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| Want To Visit About Interest Rates, Loan Products, or Crop Insurance? | Make an online request to get a quote on today's interest rates or request that a loan officer or crop insurance specialist contact you by filling out a Get A Quote form.
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"It would seem intuitive that this year's harvest will leave farm families with a bitter taste. However, in an amazing demonstration of resiliency, many farmers are choosing to face this year's adversity with gratitude. They remain thankful for what they have. They know they don't have to look too far to find someone who faces a more difficult situation in life. Sometimes it takes adversity to remind us to open our eyes more fully and recognize the many blessings we too often take for granted."
