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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Family Farm in Aiken, South Carolina

9/5/2019

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

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.

Buy or Build: Here are 6 Questions to Help You Decide

8/7/2019

We've created a handy flowchart and article discussing the questions you should ask yourself when deciding to buy or build.

Joseph Branch Joins AgSouth Farm Credit in Greenville, Georgia

7/31/2019

GREENVILLE, GA. (July 31, 2019): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Business Development Manager Nick Martin announced that Joseph Branch has joined the Greenville, Georgia, office as a loan officer trainee.