Statesville, NC.: (December 6, 2024): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Manager Mark Robertson has announced that he is excited to have Morgan Willis at AgSouth as the newest Loan Officer in the Conover, NC branch office. Morgan will serve farmers serviced by the Conover branch and will be serving Catawba County.
STATESVILLE, NC (December 3, 2024) – AgSouth Farm Credit CEO Vance Dalton announces Kenneth “Neal” Bennett as the winner of the 2024 Board of Director Runoff Election.
Founded by Tyler and Jared Hunsader, the farm has grown from a humble plot of land into a thriving 400-acre operation known for its diverse range of products and engaging farm experience such as their U-Pick Orchards, Smokehouse, and their very own Cider company.
Hurricane Helene caused overwhelming devastation in portions of AgSouth Farm Credit’s region of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Homes and farm structures have been destroyed, orchards and crops have been devastated, and the greatest tragedy is lives have been lost. AgSouth CEO and President Vance Dalton comments, “We are committed to standing alongside you as you navigate through this difficult time of cleanup and recovery.”
Statesville, NC.: (November 7, 2024): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Manager Ryan Bledsoe has announced that he is excited to have Carson Ward at AgSouth as the newest Loan Officer in the Rural Hall, NC branch office.
So you want to start a farm business? Maybe you want to turn your side hobby in to a second career. Or maybe you grew up on your grandparents farm and feel a pull to go back to your roots. Whatever your motivation to start a farm or agritourism business, you might not know where to start. This guide can help.
One of the first things all lenders learn and use to make loan decisions are the “Five C's of Credit : Character, Conditions, Capital, Capacity, and Collateral."
J.W. Yonce and Sons, more commonly known as Big Smile Premium Peaches, has been in business for over 90 years. Chris Yonce and his cousin, Josh, are the fourth generation to run the peach farm located in Johnston, South Carolina. Chris is an AgSouth Farm Credit customer that utilizes multiple loan services, including Crop Insurance.
Statesville, NC.: (October 30, 2024): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Manager Jody Smith has announced that he is excited to Judd Price at AgSouth as the newest Loan Officer in the Roxboro, NC branch office.
When it comes to farming, every moment counts. For farmers like Jeffrey Crotts, who owns Knob Creek Orchards, Inc., in Toluca, North Carolina, time is money. With 287 acres of apples, peaches, strawberries, and blackberries to manage, Crotts understands the critical importance of efficiency, especially during harvest season when the window for picking fruits like strawberries and blackberries is incredibly narrow. The right farm equipment is essential not just for efficiency, but for ensuring the quality of the harvest and, ultimately, the profitability of the farm.
STATESVILLE, NC (October 18, 2024) – AgSouth Farm Credit CEO Vance Dalton announced the winners of the 2024 Board of Director and Nominating Committee Election.
AgSouth Farm Credit is a member-owned cooperative and relies on their members to help build the leadership that serves them. This year’s Annual Meeting was held on September 4, 2024, in Braselton, Georgia.
Statesville, NC (October 2, 2024): Hurricane Helene caused overwhelming devastation in portions of AgSouth’s region of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In the wake of damage from Hurricane Helene across our footprint, AgSouth will be making an early payment of 2024 funds to stockholders in the amount of $30 million.
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.
