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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 Part 2 AgSouth

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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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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The Anatomy of a Credit Score AgSouth Farm Credit

The Anatomy of a Credit Score: What Really Matters

What is your credit score made up of? we go over credit score factors, how much each factor attributes to your overall score, and tips you can use to ensure you have a healthy credit score for years to come. 
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April 3 2023 Voting Results Announced in Merger of AgSouth Farm Credit and Carolina Farm Credit

Results of Stockholders Vote Announced in Merger of AgSouth Farm Credit and Carolina Farm Credit

4/3/2023
STATESVILLE, NC (April 3, 2023) – AgSouth Farm Credit Chairman of the Board, Frank Ables, announced the results of the stockholder vote on the Merger of AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA (“AgSouth”) with Carolina Farm Credit, ACA (“Carolina”).
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8 Pieces of Advice for Farmers from Local Crop Insurance Agents

8 Pieces of Advice for Farmers from Local Crop Insurance Agents

Whether you’re an experienced, young, beginning, or small farmer, crop insurance is an important part of any farming operation. While crop insurance policies and premiums are regulated at the national

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Financing a Barndominium in Six Steps

Owning a Barndominium is something you’ve always dreamed of, but the steps to make it all happen aren’t super clear. Fortunately, there are several ways you can finance a Barndominium and Farm Credit specializes in loans for exactly these types of properties.
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Do You Want to Write a Business Plan? Do These 4 Things First.

If you’re looking to obtain financing for your farming operation, no matter how big or small, you’ll need a business plan. Writing a business plan from scratch can be overwhelming. This article goes over what you will need to do before you start writing your business plan that will make the writing process go much more smoothly.
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4 Tips to Keep Country Dogs Safe Picture of Dog Laying on Ground

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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Farm Loans: 9 Pieces of Advice for Farmers from Experienced Agriculture Lenders

Farm Loans: 9 Pieces of Advice for Farmers from Experienced Agriculture Lenders

Whether you’re an experienced, young, beginning, or small farmer, chances are you’re going to need some level of financing during your career. We've compiled the best advice from our most experience agricultural lenders.
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4 Inspiring Lessons From a Greenhouse Farmer

Kaye Usher embodies a true woman in agriculture – tough, hard-working, determined, passionate, and faithful. Read 4 inspiring lessons you can learn from this greenhouse farmer.
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What is a Good Debt to Income Ratio and How to Calculate Yours

The debt to income ratio is used largely when getting a home or lot loan, but it can also help land buyers know their overall financial health before applying for a large acreage land loan. Before you apply for a loan, you should know your ratio and how it might affect your loan approval or terms.
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Plan the Future of Your Farm

Most successful businesses have a succession plan. What is yours?
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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 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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