Will Walker is a furniture maker and sawyer; however, upon hearing his story, entrepreneur is also a very fitting title. Will's creative spirit and entrepreneurial mindset have driven him to identify and pursue business opportunities which span multiple industries. He has even built a substantial following on YouTube where he educates viewers from around the world while demonstrating his craftsmanship, expertise and passion.
Job Title: Loan Officer Location: Harrisonburg Branch Tenure: 9 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I participated in 4-H for ten years in my youth, showing livestock and competing in...
Job Title: Business Relationship Specialist Location: Rocky Mount Branch Tenure: 24 years Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. I grew up on a 150-acre dairy farm, now a beef cattle farm...
The 5 C’s of Credit All lending institutions have the responsibility to complete due diligence in order to be a reliable and consistent source of sound, adequate, and constructive credit. The degree...
As America's veterans transition to civilian life, many pursue careers in agriculture. Clint Kelly is a combat veteran of the U.S. Army who now owns and operates a farm alongside his wife, Julia, in...
Is it just me, or does time move a lot faster these days? I just blinked, and 2024 is almost here. That means it’s time for Doc White’s thoughts on how you should start preparing for the new year...
Disclaimer: The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. This blog post is not intended as legal or tax advice and is not legal or tax advice. Readers should consult an attorney...
Job title: IT Risk Manager Location: Romney Branch Tenure: 27 years Where did you grow up? I am from Eckhart Mines, Maryland. Tell us about your hobbies. I like to travel and have been to 26 countries...
Location: Verona Operations Center Job Title: Chief Risk Officer Tenure: 4 Years Were you involved in FFA? I served as both Vice President and President of my local FFA chapters and enjoyed competing...
Job Title: Special Assets Officer Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 4 years Tell us about your family. My wife, Julie, is a real estate agent for a local company. My daughter, Shelby...
Job Title: Information Systems Specialist Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 2 years Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. When I was young, I moved to a small town in Georgia to...
Job Title: Principal Appraiser Location: Wytheville Branch Tenure: 10 years Are you involved in any clubs or organizations? I serve as a Board Member for the Carolina/VA's Chapter American Society...
The fall corn harvest was and is one of my most favorite times of year. The acres of young seedlings have grown tall and are now reaching the optimum point of harvest as either forage for livestock or...
As a loan officer, one question that I help answer on a daily basis is, “I’m new to Farm Credit. What do I need to do to apply for a loan?” What seems like a fairly straightforward question can be...
Oftentimes new and first-time homebuyers make the mistake of rushing out to buy things to fill their new home with as soon as the seller accepts their offer, however there are still major hurdles to...
