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.
AgSouth Farm Credit is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Puryear as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, following a comprehensive and competitive selection process led by the Board of Directors.
Whether you're a lifestyle landowner, a traditional farmer, or someone considering a move to the countryside, understanding the broader economic landscape is key to making informed and proactive decisions. To help break it all down, we sat down with Stevan Novakovic, economist at Farm Credit of Central Florida, and Hunter Carson, Capital Markets Portfolio Manager with AgSouth Farm Credit for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the economy, housing, agriculture, and what consumers should expect in the months ahead.
Statesville, NC.: (June 18, 2025) — AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Manager Mark Robertson has announced that Danielle Woolsey has joined AgSouth as the newest Loan Officer in the Salisbury, NC office. Danielle will serve members in Rowan, Cabarrus, and Davidson counties and brings a strong background in both agriculture and finance to her new role.
Douglas, GA (June 9, 2025): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Manager Stacy Nobles has announced that he is excited to have Kyndal Hopwood at AgSouth as the newest Loan Officer in the Douglas, GA branch office.
WALTERBORO, SC (May 28, 2025): AgSouth Farm Credit is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a brand-new office at its current location, 529 Bells Highway in Walterboro, South Carolina.
STATESVILLE, NC (May 2025): AgSouth Farm Credit has officially launched its 2025 Summer Internship Program, welcoming 14 college students into a season of hands-on learning in agricultural finance and rural lending. This year’s program runs from May 18 through July 31.
Faith, Family, Farm Credit, (and Fun). These are the values Vance Dalton, president and CEO of AgSouth Farm Credit, has promoted throughout his successful 32-year career. As Vance gets ready to trade meetings for memories and hand over the reins to the next CEO, he reflects on the journey of leadership, the impact of legacy, and the bright future ahead for AgSouth.
STATESVILLE, NC (April 15, 2025): Vance Dalton, president and CEO of AgSouth Farm Credit, has announced his decision to retire in January 2026 after 12 years in the role and 32 years of service to Farm Credit.
Statesville, NC.: (April 2, 2024) – AgSouth Farm Credit is proud to announce that intern Jirah Perrymond from Fort Valley State University has been selected as a 2025 Farm Credit VIP Scholar in partnership with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS). He will attend, along with AgSouth staff representative Trey Dent, the upcoming National MANRRS Conference in Memphis, Tennessee.
