90. Good Debt, Bad Debt, and Toxic Debt in Agriculture
Debt is one of the most powerful and misunderstood tools in agriculture. In this solo episode, host John Haskell explains how ranchers and farmers should think about debt not as inherently good or bad, but in relation to the asset it finances and the cash flow it generates. He walks through why matching the term of a loan to the life of the asset is critical and how properly structured debt can support productive investments that strengthen the business.
John also explores several common debt traps that can quietly weaken an operation over time. From borrowing for assets that do not generate…
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