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Entity and Organizational Charts

Your farming operation, regardless of size, should be displayed using both an entity and organizational chart showing the hierarchical structure. The charts show the ownership structure and the...
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Agricultural Advocacy

New Faces, New Opportunities: Farm Credit’s 2025 Advocacy Efforts

Farm Credit is known for building great relationships with our customers, but our employees and directors take it a step further than that by engaging with key elected officials to share our customers...
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Customer Feature Stories

Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Rooted in Legacy: The Sines Family’s Dual Commitment to Forestry and Farming

Customer Feature: Generation III Logging & Sines Family Farm (Friendsville, Md.) The Sines family has been logging since World War II and farming since 1984 in Garrett County, Md. While the logging...
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Customer Feature Stories

Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Sanctuary on the River: A Veteran’s Mission of Healing and Hope

Customer feature: Brian & Raquel Moore (Goode, Va.) Brian Moore is a teacher by profession, but also a veteran, minister and farmer. After serving three tours of active duty with the U.S. Army in Iraq...
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Other

A Place to Lead: Insights and Advice for the Next CEO of Farm Credit of the Virginias

As Brad Cornelius prepares to pass the torch after more than three decades of service to the Farm Credit System, he reflects not only on the legacy he leaves behind but also on the bright future ahead...
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Riding for the Brand: Brad Cornelius Reflects on 33 Years of Service with Farm Credit

After more than three decades of dedicated service to the Farm Credit System, Brad Cornelius is preparing to turn the page on a commendable career. From helping customers achieve their dreams as a...
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Home & Land Financing

5 Steps to Planning and Financing Your Construction Project

If you’ve been dreaming of wide-open spaces, fresh air and a home that reflects your rural lifestyle, you’re not alone. Building a home in the country offers endless opportunities, from raising...
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Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

5 Tips for Young and Beginning Farmers for Sustainable Success in Agriculture

Are you looking to launch your own farming enterprise? Whether you grew up working alongside your family on the farm or are brand new to the industry, getting started can be both exciting and...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Marty Harris

Job Title: Credit Analyst Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 2.5 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I grew up showing Holstein heifers in the Orange County 4-H Dairy club. Briefly...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Michelle Ruebush

Job Title: Branch Manager Location: Harrisonburg Branch Tenure: 2 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H or FFA. My two daughters show livestock for Willing Workers 4-H Group, as well as for...
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Charitable Contributions Fund

Equipment WISE 2024 Delivers Safety and Skills Training with Farm Credit’s Support

In a field where safety is as critical as productivity, the Equipment WISE (Women Increasing Skills and Education) program is making a powerful impact, thanks in part to a grant from Farm Credit of...
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Charitable Contributions Fund

Farm Credit CCF Grant Helps Cultivate Healthier Lives in Mineral County

In the heart of Keyser, W. Va., Potomac Valley Hospital (PVH) is making a meaningful impact on community health—thanks in part to a $9,250 grant from the Farm Credit of Virginias Charitable...
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Charitable Contributions Fund

Farm Credit CCF Grant Helps Virginia FFA Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

Thanks to a generous grant from Farm Credit of the Virginias, the Virginia FFA Foundation successfully hosted a transformative series of Ag Leaders Conferences across the state in November 2024...
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Charitable Contributions Fund

Project GROWS Expands Fresh Food Access with Farm Credit’s Support

In 2024, Project GROWS successfully advanced its mission of growing a healthy community by increasing fresh food access in rural areas and investing in the future of agriculture through youth...
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Home & Land Financing

Country Living: Should You Buy or Build Your Dream Home?

If you’re considering a move to the country, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to buy property with an existing home on it or find the perfect piece of paradise to custom...
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