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Kathleen Deringer’s country mortgage made a dream come true. “It’s been a lifelong dream to have a house on land where I could have my horses right behind me.”

Michael Wang and Jimmy Li of Charlotte North Carolina, own and operate 9 sawmills and kilns across the Southeast, including several in North Carolina.

Jason Davis of North River Farms in Mills River, North Carolina, has packed a lot into 20 years of farming.

Nestled in the foothills of North Carolina sits Knob Creek Orchard, owned and operated by Jeff Crotts.

The Howard Family has been working with Farm Credit from the very beginning. “If it wasn’t for Farm Credit, things wouldn’t get planted in the field every year."

Most people rarely find the time to balance the work of farm life and family life. Scott “JD” Sink has managed to master the art of balancing farm life, family life, and a full time career as well. 

The cattle initially sparked her interest in agriculture; however, she says the farmers inspired her passion for the dairy industry.

Armed with the opportunity and the drive to succeed, Alan Smith took over his family farm in 1972.

Acre by acre, the Cushmans made their farm uniquely their own with hardwork and patience.

MJ's Garden and Recreation Area is simply "a little garden or two and a place to hang out" according to Mike and Jess. Read their inspiration for their small blueberry farm here.