Association News: Blog

Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of supporting the people who make agriculture possible. Long hours, unpredictable seasons, and financial pressures can take a toll on farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. At AgCarolina Farm Credit, we’re committed to supporting both our...

A passion passed down through generations remains strong with Buster Manning. Inspired by his grandfather, who started it all, Buster continues the family’s farming legacy with passion, grit, and determination. After graduating from NC State University, he returned home to join the farm, carrying...

With the steady rhythms of home and the love of family and friends, you’ll find the heart of the farm beating passionately for all she holds dear—a woman of agriculture. Field meals delivered, kids taxied to activities, laundry caked with manure and grease—washed and folded. She keeps the farm...

From coastal plains to winding rivers, Eastern North Carolina holds a beauty all its own. It’s where the tea is sweet, BBQ is a noun, and strong agricultural roots shape everyday life. From family farms passed down through generations to small operations beginning a new chapter, farming remains the...

AgCarolina Farm Credit is pleased to announce that its 2025 patronage distribution—totaling $42 million in all‑cash refunds—will be returned to members on March 26, 2026. This distribution is paid directly to member‑borrowers, underscoring the Association’s strong financial performance and its...

At AgCarolina Farm Credit, our roots run deep, not just in agriculture, but in the people who live and breathe it every day. When you walk into AgCarolina’s Ahoskie office, you’ll likely be greeted by Carissa Miller, Servicing Specialist, whose connection to agriculture runs far beyond her desk...

For Natalie and Jason Farmer, farming isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy. Natalie is a fourth-generation farmer at Wester Farms in Louisburg, North Carolina. Together with her husband Jason, they run a diverse operation that includes tobacco, cucumbers, corn, soybeans, wheat, and a herd of about 500...

For those involved in agriculture, the passion for the industry runs deep. That’s certainly true for Kaleb Sargent. Born in Indiana, at a young age, Kaleb’s family moved to North Carolina and has called Sampson County home for over 20 years. Kaleb’s family planted roots and bought a swine farm, a...

While some roots grow deep where they are planted, others find strength in new ground- as Melissa Boney did in rural Sampson County. Melissa’s family moved from New Jersey to North Carolina when she was seven years old. It didn’t take long for her roots to begin to grow, especially after meeting her...

Changing careers after decades can be daunting, but for Ginger Carawan, it felt more like coming home as she was reconnecting with her passion for agriculture. After 30 years in traditional banking, Ginger transitioned 5 years ago as a Servicing Specialist with AgCarolina Farm Credit in the Swan...

Sweet Rewards for Lee’s Bees Abound with Faith and Passion Dr. Jeffrey Lee has had a passion for bees from an early age. He had his first hive at age 13 and never lost the delight in being a “bee shepherd” as he calls it. Dr. Lee now owns Lee’s Bees, a thriving pollination rental and honey business...

A Commitment to Agriculture: Lane Farms The ninth generation is now farming at Lane Farms in Gates, North Carolina. For the Lanes, a commitment to agriculture is important. That commitment is not just seen in their dedication and love of farming, but through their partnerships. Lane Farms is a...

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...