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Should I buy that tractor or land?
How am I going to pay for it?

Have you been thinking about expanding your farm?
Will you need to borrow money to do it? 
How will you repay the borrowed money? 
How do you know it will be worth it? 

Come hear from the experts in farm lending about ways you can enhance the success of your farm!

This interactive panel discussion will include traditional and non-traditional lenders who can assist you with your financing and business development needs. Learn what resources are available, what lenders are looking for, and how to figure out if you can really afford that new tractor, gear or land to take your business to the next level.

Panelists will also be available one-on-one after the presentation part of the program to answer individual questions you may have.

Tuesday, October 15
9:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m.
Maine Farm Bureau Board Room
4 Gabriel Drive, Suite 1
Augusta, Maine 04330

Reserve Your Spot

PANEL FEATURING
Moderated by Julie Ann Smith, Executive Director of Maine Farm Bureau

• Amy Bassett, District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration

• Jacob Vainio, Loan Officer, Farm Credit East

• Jennifer Ranke, Farm Loan Chief, USDA Farm Service Agency

• Meg Loubier, Sr. Relationship Manager, Bangor Savings Bank