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Capital Markets & Corporate Lending

Committed to Agriculture and Rural America

Whether you are a corporate food or agribusiness company, a Farm Credit System institution, or a commercial bank, we are a reliable financing partner for you. 

Being part of the Farm Credit System means our Capital Markets and Corporate Lending teams at AgSouth Farm Credit can grow with you to meet your needs. Our cooperative structure, food and agribusiness expertise, and wide-reaching relationships enable us to quickly deliver powerful solutions specially tailored to you. 

Unmatched Access to Capital

Our unique funding advantages and our strong relationships with other Farm Credit System institutions and commercial bank partners allow us to reliably deploy capital in even the most volatile markets. AgSouth and it's primary financing partners have committed to over $20 billion to agriculture and rural America. 

Contact Our Team

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Industries We Serve:

  • Agribusinesses and farming operations
  • Commodity processors with ag feedstocks
  • Food processors and manufacturers 
  • Wholesale distributors of ag commodities
  • Meat and dairy processors
  • Forestry related businesses (mills, timberlands, etc.)
  • Agricultural input manufacturers
  • Feed and ingredient manufacturers
  • Grain merchandisers and processors
  • Nurseries and greenhouses
  • Textiles and softs
  • Rural infrastructure (power, telecom, and other utilities)
  • And more

Flexible Products and Structure

  • Experts in originations, syndications, and purchased participations 
  • Long-term financing
  • Senior secured/unsecured 
  • Project finance
  • Revolving credit facilities
  • Leasing services
  • Appraisal services

Why AgSouth Farm Credit

  • Specialization in corporate food and agribusinesses
  • Relationship-focused lending
  • Reduce your cost of borrowing with our Patronage Distribution Program on eligible products
  • Historic stability of the Farm Credit System
  • Access to industry experts in a variety of different disciplines and verticals

Contact Our Team

Capital Markets

Colin Meachem

Senior Vice President, Capital Markets

Colin.Meachem@AgSouthFC.com

704.775.3227

Corporate Lending

Ben Skelley

Senior Vice President, Director of Corporate Lending Group

Ben.Skelley@AgSouthFC.com

803.582.8114