The parts of a tree play important roles in tree growth and development. Download a PDF version of the Parts of a Tree infographic. Parts of a Tree Crown (Canopy)- Made up of branches and leaves or...
Timber is harvested in order to make tree by products many of us use on a daily basis. All parts of harvested timber are used, resulting in zero waste. Click HERE for the PDF version of the...
Create a plan for the management of common pasture weeds. If you are looking to identify pasture weeds by photo, read on. Pasture weeds identification will determine if they are annual, biennial, or...
Why is crop insurance important for my risk management plan? Crop insurance can provide agricultural producers protection on two major sources of risk: production and price. During the last decade...
Location: Lexington Branch Job Title: Loan Officer Tenure: 39 years Were you involved in 4-H and/or FFA? I grew up in 4-H and was active when my children were involved as well. Describe your...
Location: Warrenton Branch Job Title: Loan Officer Tenure: 2.5 years Were you involved in 4-H and/or FFA? I was in FFA for most of high school and served as secretary. I raised two steers and a hog...
Cannellini Beans or White beans are just one of the many varieties common to North America. There are many “white beans”, the most common being, Cannellini Bean, Navy Bean and Great Northern. The...
Walking the rolling hills and watching workers in distant vineyards, visitors to Ecco Adesso Vineyards private villa rentals could be forgiven for thinking they were in Tuscany. Owners Michael and...
Location: Roanoke Branch Job Title: Credit Analyst Tenure: 2 years Agricultural involvement? Twin Chimney Ranch is my family's 265-acre farm in Botetourt County, VA. The farm is primarily used for hay...
Location: Harrisonburg Processing Center Job Title: Loan Processor Tenure: 2.5 years Tell us about your family. I have one daughter. She is 12 years old and loves sports. She plays volleyball and...
Location: Romney Branch Job Title: Regional Sales & Lending Manager (NW Region) Tenure: 29 years Where did you grow up? I grew up in Romney, WV and walked by the Farm Credit Office for years, never...
Location: Harrisonburg Branch Job Title: Business Analyst Tenure: 3.5 years 4H/FFA involvement? I was involved with FFA in middle and high school where I served in various officer positions. I also...
For most agribusiness operators, producing and/or processing products are almost second nature, but your success will also depend on great business management skills, not just being able to produce a...
With temperatures dropping and snow flurries in the air, December has made its arrival. For most individuals, December is a very anticipated month with December 25 th being Christmas. During the...
Location: Ripley Branch Job Title: Special Assets Loan Officer Tenure: 15 years Where did you grow up? I grew up in Parkersburg, WV which is located along the Ohio River. Tell us about your family...