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According to Kenny Barnwell, the last thing he ever thought he would be is a farmer. Now, he farms over 150 acres of apples and is the 2023 National Apple Grower of the Year. In addition to apple farming-Barnwell is passionate about farmland preservation, fruit grower advocacy, and community service. A Farm Credit customer for over 30 years, we are proud to celebrate Kenny Barnwell, and all he has done for the agricultural community.

STATESVILLE, NC – The Farm Credit Associations of NC are excited to announce the completion and dedication of the Farm Credit Cottage at the historic North Carolina FFA Center at White Lake. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to supporting agricultural education and youth development initiatives across the state.

Rock Hill, SC.: (June 10, 2024): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Manager Spencer Floyd has announced that he is excited to have Jackson Thornton at AgSouth as the newest Loan Officer in the Rock Hill, SC branch office.

There is something deeply comforting about a fresh, warm cobbler from the oven. An iconic American dessert that reminds us of home. For Russ Goodman and his family, cobbler isn’t just a comfort food; it represents the reward from years of hard work and weathered storms on his farming operation and embodies his passion for serving and promoting the American farmer.

Griffin, GA.: (April 4, 2024): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Manager Clark David has announced that he is excited to have Thomas James back at AgSouth as a Loan Officer in the Griffin, GA branch office.

Statesville, NC (April 3, 2024) – AgSouth Farm Credit CEO Vance Dalton has announced that the Association’s patronage will be an all-cash distribution of $56 million from AgSouth’s 2023 profits. This distribution will arrive in members’ mailboxes or bank accounts during April.

Fifth-generation farmers Jacob and Emily Nolan operate 1,700 acres of row crops on their family farm in Screven, Georgia. Jacob and Emily established Spring Fever Farms in 2005, building it from the ground up. They have since expanded the operation to include pecans, satsumas, strawberries and other commodities.

The Farm Credit Associations of NC, AgCarolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit, announce the 2024 Innovative Young Farmer of the Year and Excellent in Agriculture award recipients. Both award recipients were recognized last month, at the recent NC Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Breakfast with the Commissioner.

We interviewed two Georgia farmers about how they use water and answer commonly asked questions about the environment & more.

The Farm Credit Associations of NC, AgCarolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit, announce the fundraising results of $90,000 from the 2023 Pull for Youth sporting clays events. These events benefit NC 4-H and NC FFA. This year marked the seventh annual Pull for Youth event.

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Orangeburg, SC.: (February 26, 2024): AgSouth Farm Credit Lending Marketing Manager Will Johnson has announced that he is excited to have Ansley Rast Turnblad as a Marketing Specialist providing marketing support for all of AgSouth’s South Carolina branches.

Vidalia, GA (February 9, 2024): AgSouth Farm Credit Home Loan Origination Manager Michael Hamrick has announced that Rylie Quinn has joined AgSouth Mortgages as the newest Home Loan Officer in the Vidalia, Georgia branch office.

STATESVILLE, NC – AgSouth Farm Credit is proud to have hosted 13 participants in the 2023 AgBiz Program. Many recently attended the AgBiz Conference in Raleigh, NC as the culmination of the program.