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Working at AgCarolina has been a very fun and educational experience. My first two weeks were very hectic. With everything going on in the world my internship is cut very short but everything still needs to get done.

Raleigh, NC – AgCarolina Farm Credit is accepting applications for their Ag Biz programs through August 14^th.  AgCarolina offers two programs with a focus on assisting participants and their families with business planning, among other key financial and money matters related to an agricultural operation.

RALEIGH, NC – The Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina recently made a donation of $40,000 to the NC Baptists On Mission as a part of the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

AgCarolina Cares is a program designed to create a positive impact on the communities in which we live and serve. An AgCarolina Cares project relies heavily on teamwork from our employees and personifies Farm Credit’s overall mission to engage and support our local area.

Read more about AgCarolina Cares projects here.

Inside AgCarolina is the monthly newsletter for friends of AgCarolina Farm Credit. This month's edition features a COVID-19 update, an article about accessing operating credit, our annual report, and a note from President and CEO Dave Corum.  Read the full edition here. 

UPDATED 12/16/2020

While we continue to serve our members, we are taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe. With the rising coronavirus cases in NC, we'd like to provide a few updates and reminders regarding our branch operations:

The scholarships deadline is approaching for AgCarolina Farm Credit. 

[Raleigh, NC] – The deadline for submitting applications for AgCarolina Farm Credit’s North Carolina A&T, University of Mount Olive, At-Large, 4-H, FFA, and community college scholarships is March 31, 2020.   

AgCarolina returns patronage distribution to membership.

Raleigh, NC — On Thursday, February 20th, members of AgCarolina Farm Credit received patronage refund checks for 2019.

The all-cash patronage was paid in the amount of $18 million for the members of AgCarolina Farm Credit.  The amount is equal to a refund of 31% of the interest that accrued on their loans in 2019. “Your co-op. Your Share.” was the theme of this year’s celebration events, and highlighted the benefits of being members of the cooperative. 

Michelle Pace Davis was selected as the Innovative Young Farmer of the Year. 

RALEIGH, NC – The Farm Credit Associations of NC announce Michelle Pace Davis as the recipient of the 2020 Innovative Farmer of the Year Award presented at The Tobacco Farm Life Museum’s breakfast with the commissioner.

Michelle, her husband, Michael, and parents, Jerry and Deborah, operate Pace Family Farms in Archer Lodge.  The farm produces soybeans, wheat, strawberries, and other fresh vegetables.