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Knowledge & Resources

Where to Start When Looking for Recreational Land

When it comes to finding the perfect property for you, preparation before beginning your search is key.

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Work with the experts when buying rec land

2025 Construction Seminars

GreenStone's free Home Construction Seminars allow you to embark on your journey to homeownership with confidence!

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Top questions about rates and fees for land

What are the top three questions you need to ask when purchasing vacant land? Let's watch as…

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Vacant Land with trees

A Promising Season Ahead for Michigan and Wisconsin Grape and Wine Industry

Growers remain optimistic amidst favorable growing conditions.

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Grape growers expecting a promising harvest

Certified to Serve

After starting his operation as an FFA project, Mark has continued to grow and serve those around…

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The Trowbridge's

Tax Implications when Selling Farm Assets

Regardless of the economic situation, farmers need to plan an appropriate approach to selling non-productive assets to…

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file with taxes written on it

Getting down to the nitty gritty details on recreational land loans

We’re all familiar with the reasons why someone would want a recreational land loan...but what about the how?  

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Foggy day in the woods

Summer Update

I have been lucky enough to visit two very different customers recently, and two core similarities I…

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CEO Comments 2025 Summer

Growing a Family Farm Forward

For Nick Oomen, a fourth-generation vegetable farmer in Hart, Michigan, farming is not just his profession -…

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Nick and Ken stand in front of asparagus in their packing facility

Behind the Scenes – Livestock Insurance Team

Get to know GreenStone’s team of dedicated livestock crop insurance specialists!

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Livestock Team

Getting Involved in Your Cooperative

Make your voice heard by participating in elections and submitting your interest in a nominating committee or…

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GreenStone member elections

Value of a Cooperative

The United Nations of General Assembly has declared this year the Year of Cooperatives, underscoring the vital…

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A GreenStone member and their tax specialist