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AgSouth Announces $25,000 in Grants to Farmers Markets

2/3/2020

STATESBORO, GA. (February 3, 2020): AgSouth Farm Credit Marketing Director Christy Smith announced today that the cooperative has once again set aside $25,000 to help community-based farmers markets promote their markets during 2020.

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2020 mAGnificent Photo Contest Announced

2/3/2020

STATESBORO, GA (February 3, 2020):  AgSouth Farm Credit Marketing Director Christy Smith says that the association is accepting entries for its 2020 "mAGnificent" Photo Contest. The contest is open to anyone residing in the 59 Georgia and 34 South Carolina counties served by AgSouth.
 

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AgSouth's Clay Teston Accepts a Loan Officer Position in Jesup, Georgia

1/29/2020

Jesup, Ga. (January 29, 2020): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Business Development Manager Stacy Nobles announced that Clay Teston, a loan officer trainee in the Jesup, Georgia, office, has accepted a position as a loan officer in the counties served by Jesup.
 

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Crop Insurance Explained

10/22/2019

AgSouth Crop Insurance Agent Katelin Benkoski explains how crop insurance works and why it's important. 
 

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Family Farm in Aiken, South Carolina

9/5/2019

Acre by acre, the Cushmans made their farm uniquely their own with hardwork and patience.
 

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Active Military Couple Hobby Farms Near Columbia, South Carolina

8/8/2019

MJ's Garden and Recreation Area is simply "a little garden or two and a place to hang out" according to Mike and Jess. Read their inspiration for their small blueberry farm here. 
 

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2019 AgSouth AGAware® Workshop Dates

6/29/2019

Join us for AGAware® - the national award-winning farm finance workshop geared at helping future farmers maintain financial stability so they can continue doing what they love. 
 

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How to Improve Your Credit Score

6/26/2019

Improve your credit score for big purchases using these tips!
 

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A Century Farm in Mountville, South Carolina

6/11/2019

What does it take to become a Century Farm in Mountville, South Carolina? The answer might be different than you think. 
 

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What Does My Credit Score Mean?

5/29/2019

Learn how your score is calculated, what factors go in to your credit history, and how to use that information to your advantage. 
 

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How Leasing Can Help Your Farm

5/14/2019

By Taylor Brennecke, Farm Credit Leasing Specialist  From tractors, to cotton bailers, or even a barn - leasing can be a solution for agricultural producers, agribusinesses and more. 

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Faith and Farming in Cobbtown, Georgia

4/23/2019

It took 20 years of hard work, consistency, and faith to make the Collins Family Farm in Cobbtown, Georgia what it is today.
 

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12 Lessons of the Barn

4/19/2019

By Will Woodard | Madison, Georgia Long-time AgSouth Farm Credit members Dr. James and Janet Woodard of Madison, Georgia are the proud parents of Will Woodard, who presented this speech at the Georgia Junior Livestock Show Banquet earlier this year. The speech he gave, based on principals taught to him by his Dad, is presented below in its entirety. Congratulations to this remarkable young man!

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Equestrian Dream in Aiken, South Carolina

3/25/2019

"We did it on love, hope, and faith." - Mary Guynn, Aiken, South Carolina 

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Rate Shopping? Be sure to compare Apples to Apples

2/28/2019

5.3% on a 20-year Term with a 3-year Balloon. 6.2% fixed rate on a 20-year Term. Although you might initially consider only the interest rate, what does "Fixed Rate" or "Balloon" really mean? When shopping rates, be sure you are comparing apples-to-apples. Knowing the term is just as important as knowing the rate.

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