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Charitable Contributions Fund

Farm Credit Supports PCYLA’s “From Basics to Banners” Youth Clinic

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...
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Educator Resources

How to Engage Youth in Animal By-Products Lessons

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.
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Heather Rowe

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...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Shelia Murray

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...
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Farm Management Resources

Spring Livestock Health Checks for Producers in Va., W.Va. & Md.

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...
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Customer Feature Stories

Hope Flower Farm & Winery: Where Flowers and Hope Bloom

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...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Gabby Brown

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...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Louesa Lambert

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...
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Farm Management Resources

Soil Health for Producers in Virginia, West Virginia & Maryland

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...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Carol Fowler

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...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Derek Shifflett

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...
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Farm Management Resources

Crop Insurance Overview

Crop insurance is a tool farmers can use to mitigate risk. Farmers have noted crop insurance as their most important agriculture risk management tool. A licensed agent can provide additional...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Kathy Brewer

Job Title: Loan Support Specialist Location: Warrenton Branch Tenure: 1 year Briefly describe your involvement in FFA. Fauquier High School FFA Alumni, Participated and Competed in Dairy Milk and...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Hensley

Job Title: Branch Manager Location: Orange Branch Tenure: 21+ years Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. I grew up on a large beef farm, but we also raised pigs. Are you involved in any...
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Farm Management Resources

Farm Credit Knowledge Center's Member Portal is Now the Digital Resource Hub

In today’s fast-paced agriculture industry, finding credible, comprehensive, and up-to-date information can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re searching for market trends, financial tools, or weather...
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