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Make the Most of Your Timber Investment

Make the Most of Your Timber Investment

Buying the timberland is just the first step. What other key steps do you need to take to ensure you're making the most of your investment?
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Meet the AgSouth 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.

Cultivating Careers: Meet Our Interns

7/26/2024
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.
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AgSouth Mortgage Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

AgSouth Mortgage Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

By AgSouth Farm Credit | From credit scores to down payments, we discuss six things all first-time home buyers should consider before making their purchase.
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AgSouth Spotlight Kenny Barnwell. 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.

Spotlight: Kenny Barnwell Orchards

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.
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Cutting the ribbon at the FFA cottage dedication the historic North Carolina FFA Center at White Lake.

North Carolina FFA Cottage Dedication at White Lake Presented by Farm Credit Associations of NC

6/14/2024
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.
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Wheat field and dirt road leading to wooden barn in the distance.

AgSouth Welcomes Jackson Thornton as Rock Hill Loan Officer

6/10/2024
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.
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Members, Russ and Carra Goodman, standing in front of The Great American Cobbler Company posters.

Spotlight: The Great American Cobbler Company

4/15/2024
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.
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Red barn in a green field with a sunset. Text overlay welcomes Loan Officer Thomas James to AgSouth.

AgSouth Welcomes Thomas James as Griffin Loan Officer

4/12/2024
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.
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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.

$56 Million Distributed to AgSouth Members Through Patronage Program

4/3/2024
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.
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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.

Spotlight: Spring Fever Farms

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.
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Innovative Young Farmer & Excellence in Ag Awards Presented by Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina

Innovative Young Farmer & Excellence in Ag Awards Presented by Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina

3/7/2024
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.
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Man in hat tending to the fields

Water Irrigation and Agriculture

We interviewed two Georgia farmers about how they use water and answer commonly asked questions about the environment & more.
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The Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina Raise $90,000 for NC 4-H and FFA

The Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina Raise $90,000 for NC 4-H and FFA

3/7/2024
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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6 Things to Know Before You Build Your Dream Home

6 Things to Know Before You Build Your Dream Home

If you're ready to build your dream home, check out these 6 things you should know before you get started.
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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.

AgSouth Welcomes Ansley Turnblad as Marketing Specialist

2/26/2024
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.
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