For Amy Martin, agriculture has never been just a career. It’s a way of life. Farming isn’t something she clocks into each day, but a commitment that shapes her work, her values and her family. Amy...
Job Title: Commercial Team Lead Location: Wytheville Branch Tenure: 14 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I was involved in many 4-H programs during school. I attended 4-H camp for 3...
Job Title: Loan Officer Location: Verona Branch Tenure: 9 months Tell us about your family. The most important part of my life is my family. My wife and I married in 2008, and she is truly my best...
Updated 4/20/2026 What is a cooperative? Cooperatives are user- and producer-owned businesses owned and controlled by their members. It's a business model working on behalf of the members instead of...
In 2025, Pittsylvania-Caswell Youth Livestock Association (PCYLA) received a Charitable Contributions Fund grant from Farm Credit of the Virginias. The grant allowed PCYLA to plan and host a regional...
Learning about market animal products and by-products is important agricultural knowledge. Oftentimes, our youth do not realize the items they use, clothes they wear, and foods they consume come from an agricultural product.
Job Title: Operations Support Specialist Location: Wytheville Branch Tenure: 8 years Tell us about your family. I've been married to my husband, Brad, for 22 wonderful years. We have two amazing kids...
Job Title: Business Support Specialist Location: Ripley Branch Tenure: 18 years Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. In my high school years, I was involved in our school greenhouse where...
Spring is a critical reset point for herd and flock health across the Mid‑Atlantic. As temperatures rise and pastures green up, animals enter a high‑demand season. Breeding, calving/kidding, parasite...
At Hope Flower Farm & Winery, Holly Heider Chapple’s journey is defined by resilience and creativity. Today, the farm stands as a flourishing retreat where luxury florals, heartfelt community and the...
Job Title: Manager of Learning & Development Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 8 months Tell us about your family. My husband and I got married in July of 2022. He truly is my best friend and...
Job Title: Credit Analyst Location: Verona Branch Tenure: 10 years Briefly describe your involvement in FFA. While I was not in FFA myself, I have helped my children with their market animals for the...
Healthy soil grows better crops, lowers input costs and helps your fields handle tough weather. The land‑grant universities in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland provide simple, proven guidance any...
Job Title: Appraiser Location: Wytheville Branch Tenure: 5 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. Growing up we had 4H in the classroom along with talent competitions called Share The Fun...
Job Title: Information Systems Specialist Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 1.5 years Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. Growing up we kind of had a mini farm, where we raised...
