Sept. 8 Webinar: From Barns to Balance Sheets: What Determines Your Borrowing Power?

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Sept. 8 Webinar: From Barns to Balance Sheets: What Determines Your Borrowing Power?

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 09/03/2026 08:41 AM EDT

View as a webpage  /  ShareThe following Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association news item is being sent to DACF subscribers as a courtesy.Financial Topic Webinar Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026RegisterWhen: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT Where: Online. All experience levels welcome.Description: From Barns to Balance Sheets: What Determines Your Borrowing Power?Presenter: Emma Enoch, CEI, Loan & Investment OfficerFinancing doesn’t have to feel like predicting the weather. Join us to learn about how lenders calculate borrowing capacity based on the value of your farm assets and your business’s ability to generate cash flow and cover loan payments. We’ll explain key concepts like collateral and debt service coverage ratio in plain language, using real-world farm examples. Walk away with a better understanding of what lenders look for, how much you may be able to borrow, and steps you can take to improve your loan readiness.This work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.Related Resources:Below is a list of additional samples of resources available related to this topic.MAMP Financial Coaching Program- Open Oct. 1 through April 2027SCORE Business AdvisingU.S. Small Business Association Financial Learning TopicsFarm Credit East Farm Loan CalculatorMaine Farmland Trust FarmCalc ToolMaine FSA – USDA Office WebpageFAME Maine Loan ProgramsMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry Food & Farming Resources PageMaine State Government is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help | Credits | Contact Us

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