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November 19, 2024
Farm Credit University celebrates 20 years of learning
Farm Credit University – known and respected throughout the AgFirst District and System for educating ag lenders and producers – was born from humble beginnings on the back of a Delta Airlines napkin.
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October 18, 2024
AgFirst, SC State University partner on Hackathon to solve challenges for YBS farmers
AgFirst and S.C. State University partnered Oct. 4-6 on a Hackathon to sow seeds of innovation for the next generation of farmers.
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October 15, 2024
AgFirst welcomes Runkle, Calhoun to executive team
AgFirst welcomed two new executives Oct. 1. Brian Runkle was named Chief Operating Officer, and Pat Calhoun was appointed to the Chief Credit Officer role. Both will serve on the bank’s Executive Committee.
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October 4, 2024
AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District join in Hurricane Helene relief effort
AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District have joined together to provide $315,000 in relief aid for those hard hit by Hurricane Helene. These entities share a common mission of supporting rural communities and American agriculture with financial and other services. Funds will be donated to the American Red Cross.
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August 22, 2024
Peterman among chamber’s 2024 Leadership Columbia graduates
What does it mean to be a leader? This was the question AgFirst’s Director of Information Technology Andrea Peterman contemplated before enrolling in Leadership Columbia. Offered by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the program – now in its 53rd year – develops emerging community leaders while providing educational experiences with a strong emphasis on social and community awareness.
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August 13, 2024
AgFirst interns awarded 2024 HBCU Launching Leaders Stipend
To foster the professional growth of students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while benefitting from their talents, Farm Credit each year awards Launching Leaders stipends in connection with its internship programs. This year, six AgFirst interns – Dominique Bartley, Jayques Nelson, Ricardo Barnes, Subash Neupane, Jeremiah Jenkins and Brandon Brown (not pictured) – each received a $3,500 stipend
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July 30, 2024
AgFirst receives Bates-Jones Equity and Philanthropy Award
AgFirst was the proud recipient of the 2024 Bates-Jones Equity and Philanthropy award from the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council during the organization’s recent 60th Diamond Anniversary and Awards Presentation at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
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July 24, 2024
AgFirst partners with Governor’s School to support next generation of ag leaders
At the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture, students don't just study agriculture – they are living it every day. Through challenging academics, practical experience and a strong sense of...
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June 12, 2024
AgFirst, partners launch AgBizInfo for young, beginning and small farmers
Education plays a vital role in helping young, beginning and small (YBS) farmers plan for a successful future. To equip these farmers with tools to succeed, AgFirst – in collaboration with its...
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April 16, 2024
Making Change: Marie Davidson working to address diaper poverty in SC
When AgFirst Lead Business Analyst Marie Davidson first heard about diaper poverty on the radio, she was stunned to hear how many families it affects. In South Carolina alone, 90% of families who...
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March 25, 2024
Frances Griggs recognized with ATHENA Leadership Award by SC Chamber
Frances Griggs, AgFirst’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel, received the prestigious ATHENA Leadership Award during the S.C. Chamber of Commerce’s March 7 Women’s Leadership Symposium in Columbia.
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March 14, 2024
AgFirst partners with FoodShare South Carolina to reduce food insecurity
Despite its rich agricultural heritage, the Palmetto State is one of the hungriest states in the nation. About 7% of South Carolinians don’t have enough food to eat, while another 9% have enough, but...
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March 7, 2024
AgFirst, partners come together to support veterans in agriculture
South Carolina boasts the second-highest number of farmers with military experience per capita in the nation. That’s why organizations like the Farmer Veteran Coalition of South Carolina (FVCSC) and...
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March 6, 2024
Toney appointed new Chief Risk Officer
AgFirst has tapped Chad Toney to serve as its Chief Risk Officer, a newly created position reporting directly to CEO Tim Amerson. The move coincides with the creation of a discrete risk management...
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February 16, 2024
AgFirst Board elects new chair and vice chair for 2024
The AgFirst Farm Credit Bank Board of Directors elected William T. Robinson as chair and Jenny R. Black as vice chair to the bank’s Board of Directors for 2024. William T. Robinson owns and operates...
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January 31, 2024
AgFirst receives Community Partner Award from Girl Scouts of South Carolina
AgFirst was honored with the Community Partner Award from the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands during the organization’s business meeting Jan. 27 at the Cathy Novinger Girl Scout...
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January 5, 2024
AgFirst names Irvinder Singh new Chief Information Officer
COLUMBIA, SC – AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Irvinder Singh as Chief Information Officer, effective Jan. 1. Singh joined AgFirst in July 2023 as the Principal...
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December 29, 2023
Bank’s charitable donations top $630,000 in 2023
AgFirst donated more than $630,000 in 2023 to organizations that are making our communities better places to live and work! We’re proud that we’re fighting hunger and homelessness, funding...
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November 21, 2023
AgFirst receives state chamber’s Excellence in Workplace Diversity award
AgFirst was presented the 2023 Excellence in Workplace Diversity award earlier this month by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The annual awards program recognizes companies in the Palmetto...
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