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Farm Credit Knowledge Center Brings on Online Education to Rural Communities

The Farm Credit Knowledge Center, the educational arm of Farm Credit of the Virginias regional lending cooperative, is pleased to announce an educational offering available to all those involved or interested in agriculture via webinar on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 from 12 - 1 PM.
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Farm Credit Loan Workout Officer John Brickey Retires After 25-Year Tenure

Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV) announced that John Brickey of the Abingdon branch office would retire in late March after nearly 25 years with the organization.
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Farm Credit Welcomes Huerth to Agribusiness Team

Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV) recently announced Tim Huerth would assume a Relationship Manager role on the Agribusiness team out of the Harrisonburg branch. Huerth joins FCV with years of experience in the financial services field and eagerness to begin building relationships with our current and future commercial ag operators.
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Farm Credit Knowledge Center Postpones Upcoming Events in Virginia & West Virginia Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Farm Credit Knowledge Center is postponing the two Farm Management Institute events scheduled for March 19 in Romney, West Virginia and March 20 in Harrisonburg, Virginia until a later date.
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Coronavirus Update: How Farm Credit of the Virginias Will Continue to Serve You

Farm Credit of the Virginias would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the steps we’re taking to keep our customer-owners and employees safe, and our systems and services running in response to the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Farm Credit of the Virginias Announces Interim CEO

Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV), a cooperative lending institution serving VA, WV and MD, announced a transition in executive leadership on Tuesday, March 2, 2020. Peery Heldreth is no longer serving as Chief Executive Officer for the association. Tenured Farm Credit System executive, Robert “Bob” Frazee, assumed the role of interim CEO.
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Farm Credit Welcomes Richardson to Finance Team

Farm Credit of the Virginias recently announced that Betsy Richardson has joined the Staunton Administrative office as a Senior Associate Accountant.
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Farm Credit Knowledge Center to Host Farm Management Institute in Romney

The Farm Credit Knowledge Center will host its annual Farm Management Institute at The Bottling Works in Romney, WV on March 19, 2020 from 9 AM to 3 PM.
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Farm Credit Underwriter David Walker Retires After 34-Year Tenure

Farm Credit of the Virginias has recently announced that long-time employee, David Walker, will be retiring today after more than 34 years with the organization.
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Farm Credit Features Nelson County Farm Brewery in Video Series

Farm Credit of the Virginias, a cooperative lending institution serving VA, WV, and MD, in partnership with the Farm Credit Knowledge Center, recently released the latest installment of the Ag & Culture video series which highlights Nelson County’s Wood Ridge Farm Brewery.
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