Association News

Bear Ridge Farms, located in Maple Hill, NC grows and sells produce and an array of goods to the community. Chuck Wooten and his wife Delean began with strawberries. As interest surrounding their farm and what they were producing grew, the Wootens added sweet corn and other produce. Today, you can...

AgCarolina's Farm & Country Summer 2024 Issue has arrived! In this issue you will find: President’s Message Celebrating Patronage 2024 Scholarship Recipients Women in Ag Lumbee Tribe members complete Ag Biz Lancasters - Innovative Young Farmer Try our free AgBudget Calculator AgBiz Info - Start...

AgCarolina Farm Credit recently announced their 2024 scholarship recipients. This year, AgCarolina Farm Credit distributed over $26,500 in local scholarships to 22 deserving students, including a high school at-large scholarship awarded to high school seniors who reside in, or are connected to, an...

The Farm Credit Associations of NC are excited to announce the completion and dedication of the Farm Credit Cottage at the historic North Carolina FFA Center at White Lake. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to supporting agricultural education and youth...

AgCarolina Farm Credit introduces summer interns, Eli Hill, Kate Neems, Matthew Kornegay, and Troy Pippen. AgCarolina Farm Credit welcomes four talented interns to their team this summer. Each intern will learn about a variety of roles at AgCarolina Farm Credit and will lead several summer projects...

AgCarolina Farm Credit returned and celebrated a patronage distribution of $49 million. AgCarolina Farm Credit recently celebrated another strong patronage distribution, disbursed directly to its members. The all-cash 2023 patronage distributed of $49 million, returned approximately 30% of interest...

Growing up making memories on her grandparent’s farm in Robeson County, upon going to college in Raleigh, Suzanne believed that the farm and rural life were in the rearview mirror. Although, little did she know, a bit of Robeson County was waiting for her. “When I ventured to NC State University, I...

While sustainability is a buzzword in today’s society, it has been a genuine focus and way of life for farmers through many generations. Tidewater Grain is no different when it comes to practicing innovation and stewardship during the pursuit of sustainability. Tidewater Grain, started by two duck...

The Farm Credit Associations of NC, AgCarolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit, announce the 2023 Innovative Young Farmer of the Year and Excellent in Agriculture award recipients. Both award recipients were recognized last month, at the recent NC Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Breakfast with the...

AgCarolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit announce the fundraising results of $90,000 from the 2023 Pull for Youth sporting clays events. These events benefit NC 4-H and NC FFA. This year marked the seventh annual Pull for Youth event. Over the past seven years, the Farm Credit Associations of...