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Farmers Business Network continues to grow

In less than two years, the Farmers Business Network has grown from a concept developed by some Illinois farmers to a network of thousands of farmers across the U.S.

Analyzing and sharing crop data is the major focus, but FBN also allows farmers to share pricing data on agricultural inputs.  FBN’s Sarah Mock says they want farmers to be treated fairly in the marketplace.

“Because of consolidation and a lot of other things that have been common in agriculture for a long time, farmers don’t always get a fair deal—and we don’t believe in that,” says Mock. “So we’re using our data to help farmers make decisions. We’re using the collective power of the network to help farmers stay independent financially.”

FBN is also launching a new crop marketing program, which Mock says will give farmers marketing information and opportunities to market their crops.

Mock spoke with Brownfield at FBN’s Farmer2Farmer conference in Omaha.

AUDIO: Sarah Mock