Association News: Press Releases

Greenville, NC - AgCarolina Farm Credit announces $50,000 in grants have been awarded to sixteen organizations positively impacting 22 North Carolina counties through its corporate-giving program. The grants will aid recipients in carrying out programs specifically benefiting farmers and rural...

Greenville, NC- December 11- AgCarolina Farm Credit proudly hosted a Veterans Day lunch to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The event took place on November 7, 2024 at PRIME BBQ in Knightdale, NC and McCalls BBQ & Seafood in Goldsboro, NC...

AgCarolina Farm Credit recently completed the 2024 Director and Nominating Committee election. An independent third party tabulated the ballots, and the results have been certified and provided to the Association. We appreciate the participation of AgCarolina voting stockholders to help strengthen...

AgCarolina Farm Credit is proud to announce that over $60,000 has been donated to organizations dedicated to providing relief and support in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. These contributions are aimed at aiding communities, farmers, and employees affected by the devastating storm. "At...

Greenville, NC – October 10, 2024 - AgCarolina Farm Credit, a local lending cooperative, will partner with PRIME BBQ in Knightdale, NC and McCalls BBQ & Seafood in Goldsboro, NC to host a lunch honoring veterans. Veterans will receive a complimentary lunch at both PRIME Barbecue and McCalls BBQ &...

AgCarolina Farm Credit recently announced their 2024 scholarship recipients. This year, AgCarolina Farm Credit distributed over $26,500 in local scholarships to 22 deserving students, including a high school at-large scholarship awarded to high school seniors who reside in, or are connected to, an...

The Farm Credit Associations of NC are excited to announce the completion and dedication of the Farm Credit Cottage at the historic North Carolina FFA Center at White Lake. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to supporting agricultural education and youth...

AgCarolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit announce the fundraising results of $90,000 from the 2023 Pull for Youth sporting clays events. These events benefit NC 4-H and NC FFA. This year marked the seventh annual Pull for Youth event. Over the past seven years, the Farm Credit Associations of...

The Farm Credit Associations of NC, AgCarolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit, announce the 2023 Innovative Young Farmer of the Year and Excellent in Agriculture award recipients. Both award recipients were recognized last month, at the recent NC Tobacco Farm Life Museum, Breakfast with the...

AgCarolina Farm Credit announces the distribution of their 2023 patronage distribution to members in early April 2024. The all-cash patronage being paid is $49 million. This patronage is distributed directly to the members of AgCarolina Farm Credit. The amount equates to returning an approximate 30%...

Greenville, NC - AgCarolina Farm Credit announces $50,500 in grants have been extended to eighteen organizations through its corporate-giving program. The grants will aid recipients in carrying out programs specifically benefiting farmers and rural residents in central, eastern and southeastern...

AgCarolina Farm Credit Partners with Local Restaurants to Honor Veterans Greenville, NC – October 26, 2023 - AgCarolina Farm Credit, a local lending cooperative, will partner with PRIME BBQ in Knightdale, NC and Southern Coals in Fayetteville, NC to host a lunch honoring veterans. Veterans will...

AgCarolina Farm Credit and Prestage Farms wrap up Farm Buddies, a local project that gives back to the community. AgCarolina Farm Credit and Prestage Farms completed “Farm Buddies”, a multi-year project that gives back to the local communities they serve. Since September 2021, over 230 local farmers...

AgCarolina Farm Credit Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients AgCarolina Farm Credit distributed over $25,000 in scholarship opportunities to deserving North Carolina students. This year, AgCarolina Farm Credit distributed over $25,000 in local scholarships to deserving students across a variety of...

Greenville, NC - June 21, 2023 - AgCarolina Farm Credit is now accepting applications for AgBiz, two online programs that teach financial and business planning, budgeting and other farm financial management topics that are essential to success. AgBiz Planner consists of 10 online modules and is...