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Farming is a challenging profession. When faced with low commodity prices, high input costs, drought, the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms, and competition with development for farmland it can feel like survival is the goal. However, with strategic planning and sound financial management, farmers can navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.

10 Ways Farmers Can Strengthen Their Financial Resilience. Relatable Finance Advice.

Farming is a challenging profession. When faced with low commodity prices, high input costs, drought, the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms, and competition with development for farmland it can feel like survival is the goal. However, with strategic planning and sound financial management, farmers can navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
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Larry and Pam Cook run the operation with Larry’s nephew Thomas and sister-in-law Barbara. Larry’s son has recently joined the farm with plans to implement hydroponics and more conservation practices. 

Spotlight: Cook's Farm and Roadside Market

Since 1960, the family-owned farm and market has remained a popular destination, drawing in crowds from neighboring towns with their seasonal events and variety of products sourced from local farmers. 
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AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Ryan Bledsoe has announced that he is excited to have Gus Gastineau at AgSouth as a Loan Officer in the Brown Summit, NC branch office.

AgSouth Welcomes Gus Gastineau as Brown Summit Loan Officer

3/27/2025
Brown Summit, NC. (March 27,2025):  AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Ryan Bledsoe has announced that he is excited to have Gus Gastineau at AgSouth as a Loan Officer in the Brown Summit, NC branch office.
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In the heart of Ridgeland, South Carolina, the non-profit organization Operation Patriots Forward Operating Base (OPFOB) stands as a testament to the dedication and vision of its founder, Roy Brown, Jr. The property provides them with 268 acres of outdoor space where they can partake in activities such as hunting, fishing, shooting, or simply being in the company of like-minded individuals.

Spotlight: Operation Patriots FOB

In the heart of Ridgeland, South Carolina, the non-profit organization Operation Patriots Forward Operating Base (OPFOB) stands as a testament to the dedication and vision of its founder, Roy Brown, Jr. The property provides them with 268 acres of outdoor space where they can partake in activities such as hunting, fishing, shooting, or simply being in the company of like-minded individuals.
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Farm Credit Awards Scholarships for MANRRS 2025

4/2/2025
Statesville, NC.: (April 2, 2024) – AgSouth Farm Credit is proud to announce that intern Jirah Perrymond from Fort Valley State University has been selected as a 2025 Farm Credit VIP Scholar in partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS). He will attend, along with AgSouth staff representative Trey Dent, the upcoming National MANRRS Conference in Memphis, Tennessee.
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AgSouth Distributes Remaining 2024 Patronage After Early Distribution in October Totaling $65.1 Million

AgSouth Distributes Remaining 2024 Patronage After Early Distribution in October Totaling $65.1 Million

4/1/2025
Statesville, NC.: (April 1, 2024) – AgSouth Farm Credit CEO, Vance Dalton, has announced the total patronage distribution of $65.1 million from the Association’s 2024 profits.
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Statesville, NC.: AgSouth Farm Credit is proud to have hosted it’s 25th Class of the Agribusiness Leadership Institute in Asheville, NC on February 28 – March 2, 2025. Fifteen farm couples from across AgSouth’s footprint in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina gathered along with their nominating Loan Officers at the historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC for the three-day weekend.

AgSouth Hosts 25th Class of Agribusiness Leadership Institute

3/31/2025
Statesville, NC.: AgSouth Farm Credit is proud to have hosted it’s 25th Class of the Agribusiness Leadership Institute in Asheville, NC on February 28 – March 2, 2025. Fifteen farm couples from across AgSouth’s footprint in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina gathered along with their nominating Loan Officers at the historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC for the three-day weekend.
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AgSouth Welcomes Stacey Martin as Monroe, NC Crop Insurance Agent

3/25/2025
Monroe, NC.: (March 25, 2025): AgSouth Farm Credit Crop Insurance Manager Sandra Meeks has announced that she is excited to have Stacey Martin at AgSouth as the newest Crop Insurance agent in the Monroe, NC branch office.
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Farm Credit Hosts FFA Ag Mechanics Contest at Sunbelt Expo

10/31/2024
Students from FFA chapters in Georgia and Florida had the opportunity to enter and exhibit their wood and metal projects at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia on October 15-17. The impressive projects are built by middle and high school FFA members and are judged based on quality of work, precision, attention to detail, and difficulty.
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AgSouth Welcomes Aaron Clary as Blackshear Loan Officer

AgSouth Welcomes Aaron Clary as Blackshear Loan Officer

3/21/2025
Blackshear, GA.: (March 17, 2025): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Manager Stacy Nobles has announced that he is excited to have Aaron Clary at AgSouth as the newest Loan Officer in the Blackshear, GA branch office.
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This month we are partnering with Southern Edge Realty to highlight five raw land properties for sale in Georgia.

Land For Sale: Southern Edge Realty

This month we are partnering with Southern Edge Realty to highlight five raw land properties for sale in Georgia
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How Certain Property Details Might Impact Your Land Loan AgSouth

How Certain Property Details Might Impact Your Land Loan

Land ownership becomes more and more attractive for some people. Finding the property and making it your own can sometimes pose challenges, however. We go over common property details and how it might affect your land loan when you’re searching for that perfect piece of land. We talk about land surveys, water tests, zoning requirements, and more.
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Agriculture is the number one industry in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Providing key agricultural commodities to the rest of the U.S. and world-wide, the pressure to produce is real for farmers in the southeast. To be a farmer is to deal with uncertainty. And farmers have had a slew of trying circumstances of late. Here are tips and resources in managing your mental health.

The Roots of Success: Tips for Strong Mental Health on the Farm

Agriculture is the number one industry in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Providing key agricultural commodities to the rest of the U.S. and world-wide, the pressure to produce is real for farmers in the southeast. To be a farmer is to deal with uncertainty. And farmers have had a slew of trying circumstances of late. Here are tips and resources in managing your mental health.
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In the heart of agricultural ambitions lies Cherry Hill Farms, a testament to perseverance, dedication, and the invaluable support of Farm Credit.

Spotlight: Cherry Hill Farms

From Cherry Hill Road in Mocksville, North Carolina, Holly and Justin Miller, high school sweethearts, embarked on their farming journey in 2014 with a vision fueled by a passion for agriculture and the goal to see their product from start to finish.
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The Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina Donate Over $60,000 to Support Local Youth in Agriculture

The Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina Donate Over $60,000 to Support Local Youth in Agriculture

STATESVILLE, NC (February 20, 2025) – AgSouth Farm Credit and AgCarolina Farm Credit are pleased to announce the fundraising results from the 2024 Pull for Youth sporting clays events. These events raised over $60,000 to benefit local NC 4-H and NC FFA chapters. The 2024 event marked the eighth annual Pull for Youth event.
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