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...
As we plan to gather with friends and family for the holidays, we celebrate the farmers and ranchers for the abundant bounty they provide us. National Farm City week also takes place during the week...
Beef Cattle Production and Lifecycle The journey of beef cattle from birth to plate can be complex. This is due to the changing needs of the animal as it progresses through its lifecycle. Because of...
Location: Orange Branch Job Title: Loan Officer Tenure: 11 years 4H/FFA involvement? I was an active member of our local livestock and dairy clubs for nine years. I showed dairy heifers and cows as...
Location: Chatham Branch Job Title: Credit and Lending Trainee Tenure: 6 months 4H/FFA involvement? I showed livestock at the Pittsylvania Caswell Youth Livestock Association Shows in Chatham, VA...
Location: Staunton, VA Job Title: Credit Analyst Tenure: 3 months Tell us about your family. My family has been living in the Shenandoah Valley for the last 19 years. My father decided to settle down...
My journey through FFA isn’t your typical “ag kid” story, I did not have an agriculture background or experience until I joined my middle school’s FFA chapter and remained a very active member...
Hillview Farm is a 900-acre dairy operation, located in Bridgewater, Va., that supports 180 dairy cows, 100 cow/calf pairs, as well as dairy steers. Hillview Farm is owned and operated by fourth...
Life Cycle of a Plant Everything that lives on earth has a life cycle. Life has a beginning point, growth, reproduction, and an end of life. All plants have a life cycle and this cycle is very...
Virginia Agritourism- Exploring Diversity Fall is a special time for agriculture and agritourism operations across the Commonwealth. The brisk air and shorter days mean harvest time for many of the...
Updated 4/2025 What is record keeping? Keeping livestock records for your market animal is an incredibly important skill to have. Showing livestock is also a great way to gain hands-on experience with...
Location: Wytheville Branch Job Title: Division Leader Tenure: 23 years 4-H/FFA involvement? I grew up attending and participating in 4-H as a member. Agricultural involvement? My involvement in...
Location: Harrisonburg Branch Job Title: Associate Business Analyst Tenure: 3 years Tell us about your family. I recently got married to my longtime boyfriend, and we are excited to start a family of...
Location: Lewisburg Branch Job Title: Loan Officer Tenure: 1.5 years Agricultural involvement? I was raised on a beef cattle farm in Lewisburg, WV. I am a former manager of a local Southern States...
