Farmers are often focused on what their crop is doing now. 

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs wants farmers to think about the future with the Ag Invest program.

Frerichs says this program has come a long way from when it first started and now offers direct financial assistance.

The low interest rate allows farmers to make more off their loan-based investment. 

This is to help current farmers, of course. It is also about the next generation of farmers. 

Learn more at illinoistreasurer.gov. Frerichs appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.