Cultivating Careers: Meet Our Interns
Cultivating Careers: Meet Our 2024 Interns
AgSouth Farm Credit is a proud supporter of the agriculture industry of today and tomorrow. The growth and development of the future leaders of our industry is instrumental to the sustainability and innovation of agriculture. AgSouth Farm Credit takes part in several initiatives to provide opportunities and resources to the next generation of Ag leaders, including our comprehensive Internship Development Program.
Each summer, AgSouth welcomes a group of interns to immerse themselves in the Farm Credit experience. With a culture of faith, family, Farm Credit, and fun, AgSouth offers students a unique opportunity to learn and develop their skills in a tailored, hands-on environment with the support of their team and peers. This year, we had eight interns from Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina join our team. Each intern worked diligently all summer long, and we were extremely fortunate to have them on board. From working on projects and learning about the Ag and finance industries to going on farm visits, each student brought fresh ideas and enthusiasm every step of the way. Learn more about each of our wonderful interns below!
Trevor Douthit
Trevor is from Cataula, GA and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He also works for the University of Georgia's Tifton Campus as a Research Assistant in pecan breeding. Trevor enjoys hunting, fishing, playing pickleball, and working during the summer at his grandparent’s winery. While interning, Trevor was, “excited to learn more about rural lending and learn more about the Farm Credit mission.”
Tanner Gheesling
Tanner is from Wrightsville, GA and is in his third year at Coastal College. Tanner is familiar with the agriculture industry having worked for a farm in Barlow, GA farming peanuts, cotton, and corn. Other than farming, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf. When asked about why he was excited to intern with AgSouth, Tanner stated, “I wanted to be able to help and work with farmers.”
Camden Hill
Camden is from Graham, NC and is going into his senior year at Appalachian State University. Camden fell in love with farming when he was young and has worked on a local farm ever since. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, and working on equipment. While interning, Camden was excited to, “get to meet new people, travel around to other farms and see how they run their business, and learn new skills.”
Abby Keller
Abby is from Deep Gap, NC and is going into her senior year at Appalachian State University. She is studying finance, and she also has a background in accounting. Abby has grown up around farming as many of her family members own farms of their own, including cattle, Christmas trees, and row crop farms. Abby was, “excited to learn more about the ins and outs of the entire loan process and industry, while also being able to help farmers in the community” while interning with AgSouth.
Charlie McGhee
Charlie is from King, NC and studies horticulture and agricultural business at NC State University. Charlie is not a stranger to the agriculture industry; he worked as a farmhand on a chicken farm in high school. When asked about why he was excited to intern with AgSouth, Charlie stated, “I was excited to place the things I learned in my classes this past year into context of how business works in the real world.”
DeLisa Milbourne
DeLisa is from Spartanburg, SC and is currently studying agribusiness at North Carolina A&T State University. She has helped conduct research for high tunnel production and assisted with building a nationwide network to connect farmers to resources in her other internship ventures. DeLisa enjoys spending time with her little brother, crocheting, and reading. DeLisa was, “excited to learn more about what it takes to start a farm, buy land, and the process of building a home” this summer.
Talea Parker
Talea is from Statesville, NC and is currently studying at North Carolina A&T State University. Talea has had other internship experiences in the agriculture industry, including an internship for a local blueberry farm. She loves spending time with her friends and family and enjoys traveling. When asked about why she was excited to intern with AgSouth, Talea stated, “I was excited about seeing the different aspects of agriculture when it comes to the financial side of lending, and I wanted to learn how every department works together to support and encourage rural America.”
Sydney Spurrier
Sydney is from Clover, SC and is going into her senior year at Clemson University with a major in animal veterinary science with a concentration in animal agribusiness. Throughout high school, Sydney worked in horse barns and a produce stand, and she also participated in livestock shows through FFA and 4-H. In her spare time, Sydney enjoys riding horses and spending time with her dogs. While interning, Sydney was, “excited about making connections within the agriculture community while learning about financing through AgSouth.”
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