Association News

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...

GREENVILLE, NC - AgCarolina Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit are pleased to announce the fundraising results from the 2024 Pull for Youth sporting clays events. These events raised over $60,000 to benefit local NC 4-H and NC FFA chapters. The 2024 event marked the eighth annual Pull for Youth...

Greenville, NC — AgCarolina Farm Credit announces the distribution of their 2024 patronage distribution to members will be on March 25, 2025. The all-cash patronage being paid is $48.5 million. This patronage is distributed directly to the members of AgCarolina Farm Credit. As a local lending...

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...

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...

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...

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...