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What is a Timber Cruise?

Timber cruises are performed by consulting registered professionals who have been extensively trained in the timber field to determine the characteristics of forest stands in preparation for sales.
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Buying Land: Should You Pay Cash or Finance?

Land – it’s one of only a few assets that holds value and appreciates over time. And while your investment grows, you can enjoy its benefits.
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Top 5 Best Practices in Making Your First Land Purchase

Owning your own land is something you’ve always aspired to do. Now that you think you are ready to move forward, follow these steps to make your first investment positive, secure and stress-free.
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Rate Shopping? Be sure to compare Apples to Apples

5.3% on a 20-year Term with a 3-year Balloon. 6.2% fixed rate on a 20-year Term. Although you might initially consider only the interest rate, what does "Fixed Rate" or " Balloon" really mean?
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Farmland: Is it still a good investment?

Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds." And it was so. – Genesis 1:11
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Seven Principles of a Cooperative

What does it mean to be part of a cooperative? We go over the principles all cooperatives follow and benefits of becoming a member of AgSouth Farm Credit. 
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Land Loan Considerations

Nothing could be finer than owning a piece of land in Carolina! If you have your sights set on the perfect acreage, make sure you do your homework.
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Appraising the Appraisal Process

With fewer comps and sales than other forms of real estate, timberland requires a specialized appraiser that can make a huge difference in your forest transaction.

Article by Steve Grindley and

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As a Farmer Dependent on Mother Nature, You Need a Back-Up Plan

As a Farmer Dependent on Mother Nature, You Need a Back-Up Plan By: Rhonda Uzzolino, Marketing Manager If you farm you are likely more dependent on factors you can’t control than most.

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Intern Experience: 8 Lessons Learned by the Next Generation of Ag Leaders

Intern Experience: 8 Lessons Learned by the Next Generation of Ag Leaders

7/27/2023
Each summer, AgSouth welcomes a group of students to our organization where they are presented with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Farm Credit culture. The AgSouth Internship Program allows our association to educate and develop the skills of young professionals through hands-on experience catering to each of the intern’s relevant interests. In turn, this internship provides the Association with tremendous value, bringing in fresh knowledge and ideas. 
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How Certain Property Details Might Impact Your Land Loan AgSouth

How Certain Property Details Might Impact Your Land Loan

Land ownership becomes more and more attractive for some people. Finding the property and making it your own can sometimes pose challenges, however. We go over common property details and how it might affect your land loan when you’re searching for that perfect piece of land. We talk about land surveys, water tests, zoning requirements, and more.
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Own a Country Dog? Keep Them Safe With These 4 Veterinary Approved Tips

There is nothing better than watching your dog be a dog! But all that space to roam can come with an increased risk of injury. Here are 4 veterinary approved tips to keep your country canine safe
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AgSouth Growing Our Communities Grant

AgSouth Farm Credit Now Accepting Applications for the Growing Our Communities Grant

5/10/2023
STATESVILLE, NC – The AgSouth Farm Credit –Growing Our Communities grant application period recently opened. This grant will be a combination of Carolina Farm Credit’s previous program, Corporate Mission Fund, and AgSouth Farm Credit’s Think Outside the Store Farmers Market Grant program.
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Buying Land to Build a Home Part 1 AgSouth

Buying Land to Build a Home: Important Tips from Loan Officers Part 1

So you want to buy land and build your dream home? There are a couple of different routes you can take in making this dream a reality. You can buy the land now and wait to build OR you can buy the land AND build the home at the same time. We go over each route and it's benefits.
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Buying Land to Build a Home: Important Tips from Loan Officers Part 2

Wanda Harris, a land loan officer with AgSouth Farm Credit and Taylor Jones, a home loan originator of AgSouth Mortgages, share some important considerations for those who have found land or are searching for land on which to build a home. They want you to know about your options so you can make the best decision for you and your family.
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