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The Farm Credit Knowledge Center: Celebrating 10 Years

A decade ago, Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV) began the journey to fill a need within our footprint: education and connection for those involved in or interested in agriculture. The Farm Credit...
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Educator Resources

Annuals, Perennials, and Biennials and How to use them in the Garden

Many New Year's resolutions involve turning our thumbs a deeper shade of green and growing more of our own food. But if you’ve already dug into the newly arrived seed catalogs, you may have found a...
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Customer Feature Stories

From the Ground Up: Matt Hall and Chris Ziems of High Mountain Timber

In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, Matt Hall and Chris Ziems have built a timber empire. The pair met while working together at Coastal Lumber Company in the 1990s and in 2002...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Autumn Crider

Job Title: Senior Loan Officer Location: Warrenton Branch Tenure: 19 years Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. My husband and I raise beef cattle, both commercial and registered stock...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Melissa Driver

Job Title: Corporate Secretary Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 39 years Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. I grew up on a farm. We raised beef cattle, hogs, corn and hay...
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Financial Literacy

Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

SMART Goals and Simplifying Record Keeping

Ensure you have obtainable goals that will take you to a new level. Whether personal or professional goals, it is important to set yourself up for success! Record keeping can be a daunting task...
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Educator Resources

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

No matter what time of year it is, it is extremely important to understand your plant hardiness zone if you are gardening or landscaping. Before you get started, take a moment to review the USDA Plant...
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Agricultural Advocacy

Farm Credit Goes to Washington to Advocate for Strong Farm Bill

Farm Credit is known for building meaningful relationships with our customer-owners; however, our continued success is dependent on more than just customer relations. Even many of our customer-owners...
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Customer Feature Stories

From Log to Living Room: Will Walker of Wm. Walker Co.

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.
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Josh Back

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...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Michelle Webb

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...
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Financial Literacy

The 5 C's of Credit

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...
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Customer Feature Stories

Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Veteran Farmer Feature: Clint Kelly (Kelly Farms)

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...
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Farm Management Resources

Financial Literacy

Preparing For 2024: Recommendations For Your Household, Farm & Business

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...
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Farm Management Resources

Understanding the Different Types of Business Organizations: An Overview

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...
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