Are you considering building a poultry house or buying property with one or more existing poultry houses? Use this blog as a reference guide to prepare and inform your decision. Please note: The...
As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in gift buying, family gatherings and festive celebrations. But for farmers and those in the ag industry, this time of year isn’t just...
Job Title: Loan Officer Location: Lewisburg Branch Tenure: 3 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I attend 4-H events for Pocahontas, Greenbrier and Monroe County focusing on ham, bacon and...
Job Title: Secondary Mortgage Market Processor Location: Ripley Branch Tenure: 12 years Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. I grew up on a small farm where my dad raised a few pigs and a...
Job Title: Loan Officer Location: Roanoke Branch Tenure: 4.5 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I was actively involved in 4-H growing up - first as a 4-H Club Member and then as a Peer...
Job Title: Loan Support Specialist Location: Harrisonburg Branch Tenure: 20 years Briefly describe your involvement in FFA. I was a member of FFA in middle and high school – including participation in...
Running a successful agricultural operation requires more than just knowledge of crops, livestock and machinery, it also requires understanding people. Whether you're managing a family farm, leading a...
Job Title: Associate Business Analyst Location: Harrisonburg Branch Tenure: 1 year Are you involved in any clubs or organizations? I recently onboarded with the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad (HRS). HRS is...
Job Title: Loan Officer Location: Leesburg Branch Tenure: 5 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H, now or previously. Many years ago, I was a groom for my youngest sister who was in the 4-H...
Five Generations of Dairy Farming From cow to cone, family is at the core of Cool Lawn Farm and Moo Thru ice cream in Fauquier County, Virginia. The two operations are owned by siblings Ben Smith, who...
Grain bin entrapments are among the most dangerous and often fatal accidents in agriculture. In 2022 alone, the U.S. recorded 42 grain entrapment incidents—a staggering 44.8% increase from the...
WVU Parkersburg’s Agriculture Program took a major leap forward during the 2024-2025 academic year, thanks in part to a $10,000 Agricultural Career Enhancement (ACE) grant from Farm Credit of the...
In a meaningful step toward celebrating and supporting local agriculture, the Hampshire County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has published The Natural Pick, the county’s first local food guide...
Job Title: Digital Lead Specialist Location: Lexington Branch Tenure: 1 year Tell us about your family. In addition to my parents, I have a sister and brother-in-law, Brooke and Logan. And my nephew...
Job Title: Credit Analyst Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 4 years What's your favorite family recipe? I love the stuffing my mom usually makes for Thanksgiving. I think she found the recipe...
