With its partners, AgFirst finances companies and individuals involved in the production and processing of food and fiber in more than 30 states throughout the U.S.  AgFirst, through its Capital Markets Unit, is an arranger, lead lender, or participant in credit facilities and syndications for many large agribusinesses throughout the nation. AgFirst also lends in partnership with other lending institutions, including commercial banks, insurance companies, affiliated ACAs and other Farm Credit institutions.

Some of the benefits gained through these partnerships are:

• Increased ability for ACAs to serve their markets
• Portfolio growth
• Geographical and industry diversification
• Concentration risk management

AgFirst is a federated agricultural lending cooperative with national coverage. With more than 90 years in business, our Capital Markets staff also acts as an agent for multi-lender credit facilities. We are flexible and creative and are a customer-focused relationship-based lender. Our experienced lending staff has an extensive knowledge base to server the agribusiness sector.

To get more information about our Capital Markets department, contact John Burnside by calling 1-800-845-1745, extension 221, or writing to P.O. Box 1499, Columbia, S.C., 29201.