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Minorities in Agriculture Receive VIP Scholarships

4/1/2021

STATESBORO, GA – April 1, 2021: AgSouth Farm Credit and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) are excited to announce the students receiving the 2021 Farm Credit/MANRRS VIP Scholarship.

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Through the Generations in Coffee County, Georgia

12/15/2020

Learn how third-generation farmer Danny O'Steen shares his passion with his son, and how they plan to continue being successful for generations to come. 
 

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Veteran Marine Corps Aviator Pursues Dream of Farming in Orangeburg, South Carolina

11/11/2020

From Dillon County, South Carolina to Vietnam and beyond. Learn how this Marine Corps Aviator Veteran made his dream of flying and farming come true. 
 

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AgSouth Allendale Branch Donates $2,000 to Hampton County Assistance Fund

8/11/2020

Allendale, SC. (August 11, 2020): After tornadoes struck eastern South Carolina in April, many communities were forced to rebuild among an already strained environment due to COVID-19. 

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AgSouth Farm Credit Distributes an Additional $8 Million in Profits to Borrowers

6/18/2020

STATESBORO, Ga. (June 18, 2020) – AgSouth Farm Credit CEO Pat Calhoun announced that the customer-owned cooperative is distributing $8 million in special patronage this month. This is in addition to the record-breaking $39 million distribution received by the cooperative’s members earlier this year.

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Pasture to Pantry Operation in Walterboro, South Carolina

4/14/2020

This Walterboro, South Carolina couple loves a good challenge. Learn how they adapted their childhood farm dream in the midst of disaster and how they continue to welcome change in their organic farming operation.
 

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AgSouth Announces Record Breaking Patronage Distribution

3/31/2020

STATESBORO, Ga. (March 31, 2020) – AgSouth Farm Credit CEO Pat Calhoun announced that the customer-owned cooperative is distributing $39 million in profits from 2019 to its member-borrowers, the highest return in over 30 years of the Association’s patronage distribution.
 

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Coronavirus Update: Extending Services for Additional Support

3/30/2020

Statesboro, Ga. (March 30, 2020):  Chief Executive Officer Pat Calhoun announces a “Payment Deferral Program” for borrowers who have been directly impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. 
 

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Patronage: A Cooperative Benefit

3/26/2020

What is patronage and how is it determined at AgSouth? Chief Executive Officer Pat Calhoun answers these questions and more. 

 

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Coronavirus Update: We Continue to be Available to You

3/23/2020

Statesboro, Ga. (March 23, 2020): President and Chief Executive Officer, Pat Calhoun, addresses concerns surrounding the coronavirus and branch operations, and assures that AgSouth will continue to be here for our customers and communities. 
 

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2020 Farmers Market Grant Winners

3/19/2020

STATESBORO, GA – March 19, 2020: AgSouth Farm Credit Marketing Director Christy Smith has released the names of the recipients of AgSouth’s Think Outside the Store® farmers market grant. The Association is distributing $25,000 in grant funds to local markets throughout AgSouth’s territory to use for advertising and promotion.
 

 

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Coronavirus Update: How We Will Continue to Serve You

3/12/2020

Statesboro, Ga. (March 12, 2020): President and Chief Executive Officer, Pat Calhoun, addresses concerns surrounding the coronavirus and branch operations, and assures that AgSouth will continue to be here for our customers and communities. 

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AgSouth Announces Change in Board of Directors

2/12/2020

STATESBORO, GA (February 12, 2020): AgSouth Farm Credit CEO Pat Calhoun announced that AgSouth member and director Hugh Weathers has been elected as Chairman of the Board. Frank Ables, Jr., was elected as Vice-Chairman. Both will serve a 2-year term in their roles as leaders of the board of directors.
 

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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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