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Land for Sale: Whitetail Properties Real Estate

Land for Sale: Whitetail Properties Real Estate

12/6/2024
This month we are partnering with Whitetail Properties Real Estate to highlight four beautiful properties for sale in South Carolina.
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Land for Sale: Mossy Oak Properties

Land for Sale: Mossy Oak Properties

8/14/2024
This month we are partnering with Mossy Oak Properties - Land and Farms Realty to highlight five beautiful properties for sale in North Carolina.
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AgSouth Farm Credit Announces 2024 Board of Director Runoff Election Results

AgSouth Farm Credit Announces 2024 Board of Director Runoff Election Results

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.
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Nestled in the scenic landscape of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Jeter Mountain Farm stands as a testament to both the beauty of agritourism and the strength of meaningful partnerships.

Spotlight: Jeter Mountain Farms

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.
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AgSouth Farm Credit Distributes $30 Million to Members and $250,000 to Relief Efforts in Wake of Hurricane Helene Devastation

AgSouth Farm Credit Distributes $30 Million to Members and $250,000 to Relief Efforts in Wake of Hurricane Helene Devastation

11/13/2024
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.”
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AgSouth Welcomes Carson Ward as Loan Officer

11/7/2024
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.
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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.

Ready to Grow? How to Start a Farm with this Essential Guide

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.
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Understanding Underwriting and Loan Approval

Understand the Underwriting Process: The 5 Cs of Credit

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."
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AgSouth Farm Credit Construction Loans

Answers to Your Construction to Permanent Loan Questions

Want to build your home? Here are answers to commonly asked questions about our Construction to Permanent Loan Programs. Learn about down payments, term options, barndominiums, out of pocket fees and more.
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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.

Spotlight: Big Smile Premium Peaches

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.
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Farm Credit Hosts FFA Ag Mechanics Contest at Sunbelt Expo

10/31/2024
Students from FFA chapters in Georgia and Florida had the opportunity to enter and exhibit their wood and metal projects at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia on October 15-17. The impressive projects are built by middle and high school FFA members and are judged based on quality of work, precision, attention to detail, and difficulty.
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AgSouth Welcomes Judd Price as Loan Officer

10/30/2024
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.
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Buying Farm Equipment? Get the Best Deal Using this Farm Credit Tool. Farm Credit EXPRESS helps farmers buy essential equipment.

Buying Farm Equipment? Get the Best Deal Using this Farm Credit Tool

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.
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Construction to Permanent FAQs

The Best Answers to Your Construction to Permanent Loan Questions

Want to build your home? Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about our Construction to Permanent Loan Programs. Learn about down payments, term options, barndominiums, out of pocket fees and more.
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AgSouth Announces 2024 Director Election and Nominating Committee Results

AgSouth Farm Credit Announces 2024 Board of Director and Nominating Committee Results

10/18/2024
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.
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