Agribusiness Financing Explained: Farm Credit, Banks, and Private Capital

What are the real financing options available to agribusiness owners today and how do you choose the right one?In this episode of Built to Grow, Mason Brady sits down with Landon Friend, VP of Portfolio Operations at Tiverton, to break down how agribusiness owners should think about capital.From Farm Credit and traditional banks to Farmer Mac lenders and private capital, they walk through how each option works, where it fits, and why choosing the right financing strategy can make or break your operation.Topics We Cover00:00 - Introduction to the agribusiness capital marketplace04:48 - Why understanding your financing options matters in agriculture08:18 - How Farm Credit loans work and who they’re best for11:03 - Why Farm Credit financing is often cheaper but more conservative14:11 - The difference between Farm Credit and traditional banks18:48 - How deposit relationships affect bank lending decisions22:14 - Understanding Farmer Mac lenders and farmland financing25:04 - The growing role of private equity and private debt in agriculture31:40 - Key challenges agribusinesses face when raising capital36:54 - Why relying on a single lender can be risky for operatorsLinks & ResourcesTiverton | Farmer-first lendinghttps://www.tiverton.agBrady CFO | Fractional CFO Services for Agribusinesshttps://bradycfo.com🤝 Connect with Landon Friendhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/landonfriend/ 🤝 Connect with Mason Bradyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/masonbrady/If you enjoyed this episode of Built to Grow, be sure to follow, rate, review, and share the podcast. New episodes drop every other week, bringing practical conversations to help food and ag businesses manage risk, protect cash flow, and grow with confidence.