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.
Farming is a challenging profession. When faced with low commodity prices, high input costs, drought, the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms, and competition with development for farmland it can feel like survival is the goal. However, with strategic planning and sound financial management, farmers can navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Since 1960, the family-owned farm and market has remained a popular destination, drawing in crowds from neighboring towns with their seasonal events and variety of products sourced from local farmers.
Brown Summit, NC. (March 27,2025): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Ryan Bledsoe has announced that he is excited to have Gus Gastineau at AgSouth as a Loan Officer in the Brown Summit, NC branch office.
In the heart of Ridgeland, South Carolina, the non-profit organization Operation Patriots Forward Operating Base (OPFOB) stands as a testament to the dedication and vision of its founder, Roy Brown, Jr. The property provides them with 268 acres of outdoor space where they can partake in activities such as hunting, fishing, shooting, or simply being in the company of like-minded individuals.
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.
Statesville, NC.: (April 1, 2024) – AgSouth Farm Credit CEO, Vance Dalton, has announced the total patronage distribution of $65.1 million from the Association’s 2024 profits.
Statesville, NC.: AgSouth Farm Credit is proud to have hosted it’s 25th Class of the Agribusiness Leadership Institute in Asheville, NC on February 28 – March 2, 2025. Fifteen farm couples from across AgSouth’s footprint in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina gathered along with their nominating Loan Officers at the historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC for the three-day weekend.
Monroe, NC.: (March 25, 2025): AgSouth Farm Credit Crop Insurance Manager Sandra Meeks has announced that she is excited to have Stacey Martin at AgSouth as the newest Crop Insurance agent in the Monroe, NC branch office.
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.
Blackshear, GA.: (March 17, 2025): AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Lending Manager Stacy Nobles has announced that he is excited to have Aaron Clary at AgSouth as the newest Loan Officer in the Blackshear, GA branch office.
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.
