Association News: Blog

In southeastern North Carolina, traditional agriculture shapes the landscape. Having grandparents and parents who farmed, Gerald has many memories working with them. “I grew up in an era when most all youth worked in tobacco in the summer, and schools were either delayed for harvest to finish or if...

In the heart of Gates County, the Askew family has been a cornerstone in the agricultural community for decades, known for serving the community, deep family roots and decades of row crop farming. Loni Nixon, an AgCarolina Farm Credit loan officer in Elizabeth City, is proud to continue to serve...

AgCarolina invites you to a transition planning workshop where Jolene Brown gives an insightful and fun filled presentation highlighting the mistakes families make that break up their business. This value-packed, fun-filled workshop highlights the important work for successful transition. Tested...

Join us on Monday, December 9th, 2024 for an Economic Outlook Forum with renowned ag economist Dr. David Kohl and Dr. Blake Brown Dr. Kohl will share his views on the macroeconomics of agriculture, while Dr. Brown will discuss the outlook for commodities in 2025. We will be offering three...

Join AgCarolina Farm Credit on Friday, October 11th, 2024 for the annual Pull for Youth sporting clays event to raise money for NC 4-H & NC FFA. This year's event will be held at Hunters' Pointe Sporting Clays 506 Decoy Drive Washington, NC 27889. Registration will start at 9:30 AM and shooting will...

Dear NC Farmers, Yet another major storm approaches our shores, threatening to wreak havoc on our communities. And while our eyes have been glued to the weather station, hoping the storm will just disappear, don’t think we haven’t seen you. We see you racing to the fields doing all you can to save...

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...

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...

AgCarolina Farm Credit recently announced a $49 million dollar patronage refund for our member-owners. This patronage distribution reduces interest costs for our borrowers by approximately 1.75%. Farm Credit is unique in that it follows a cooperative model and distributes its profits to our members...

Farmers are known to work and care for the land, but sometimes they need a little help from the sky. That’s where T&M Aerial Spraying comes in. Tommy Newkirk has been flying since the mid 90’s, and when farmers started asking if he would be willing to get involved with aerial application, Tommy...

“I couldn’t wait for the school week to be over” said Blalock. “It meant I got to spend Saturday working on the farm with Dad”. Some Saturday’s were spent in the field driving a tractor or scouting crops. Other times you could catch him hauling grain or heading to sell tobacco at the market. No...

Tidewater Grain is a small family and farmer-owned specialty grain producer in Oriental, North Carolina. The farm was founded by Tommy Wheeler and Al Sprull, who were both born and raised in North Carolina and also fellow members of a local duck hunting club. The two friends started out with just...

Tatum Eason has a heart for agriculture and is determined to carry on the legacy of those that came before. From Rocky Mount, NC, Tatum has a diversified operation comprising of beef cattle, hay, cotton, mulch, and dirt. They have over 15 module trucks that they custom haul for over 36 different...

“This is what I love” beams Grandma as she wraps her arms around her family on the concrete slab in front of the tobacco barns. The farm may bring the Betts family together, but the love and laughter the family shares is stronger than any challenge that may lie ahead. A farm that started 50 years...