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May 20, 2025
AgFirst welcomes new CIO, CHRO
AgFirst welcomed two members to its executive team in May. Michael Lehmbeck was named Chief Information Officer, and Sharmequa Franklin was appointed to the Chief Human Resources Officer role. Lehmbeck will provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the bank’s technology organization. As CHRO, Franklin will align the bank’s people strategies and services with the needs of the bank and its affiliated associations.
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May 15, 2025
AgFirst and Able SC launch ag career program for youth with disabilities
AgFirst has partnered with Able South Carolina, a nonprofit that advocates for equity and access for people with disabilities, to launch a new initiative: Grow the Future: Accessible Careers in Agriculture.
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May 8, 2025
AgFirst, Farm Credit Champion Heirs’ Property Work
Keeping property in a family through generations can be challenging without the right tools. AgFirst Farm Credit Bank in Columbia, S.C., is proud to support the important work done by the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation.
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April 30, 2025
AgFirst honored with Spirit of the Midlands Award from United Way
AgFirst was recognized for its community impact with the Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership, the Gold Award and the Corporate Gift Award by United Way of the Midlands April 26 at Segra Park.
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March 19, 2025
Sherri Jenkins: Empowering girls through the Girl Scouts
For AgFirst IT Audit Manager Sherri Jenkins, the Girl Scouts has always held a special place in her heart. Starting as a Brownie, she now experiences a full-circle moment by serving on the board of the Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands.
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February 20, 2025
AgFirst welcomes new director to its board for 2025
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank stockholders elected one new director and re-elected two incumbent directors. Jennifer L. Rhodes began her term Jan. 1 and will continue to serve until Dec. 31, 2027. Directors Jenny R. Black and Ellis Taylor were re-elected to the board. The board also re-elected William T. Robinson as chair and Jenny R. Black as vice chair.
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February 3, 2025
Farm Credit institutions support National Black Growers Council
AgFirst is proud to partner with the National Black Growers Council (NBGC) on their commitment to attracting, mentoring and supporting Black row crop farmers for sustained growth
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December 30, 2024
AgFirst’s contributions make a difference across communities in 2024
This year, AgFirst supported a variety of causes, donating more than $700,000 and hundreds of volunteer hours to programs directly impacting lives in the Midlands of South Carolina and beyond.
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December 23, 2024
Tim Amerson to retire effective December 31
After 37 years of service, AgFirst’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Tim Amerson, will retire from his position effective December 31, 2024.
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November 19, 2024
Farm Credit University celebrates 20 years of learning
Farm Credit University – known and respected throughout the AgFirst District and System for educating ag lenders and producers – was born from humble beginnings on the back of a Delta Airlines napkin.
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October 18, 2024
AgFirst, SC State University partner on Hackathon to solve challenges for YBS farmers
AgFirst and S.C. State University partnered Oct. 4-6 on a Hackathon to sow seeds of innovation for the next generation of farmers.
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October 15, 2024
AgFirst welcomes Runkle, Calhoun to executive team
AgFirst welcomed two new executives Oct. 1. Brian Runkle was named Chief Operating Officer, and Pat Calhoun was appointed to the Chief Credit Officer role. Both will serve on the bank’s Executive Committee.
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October 4, 2024
AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District join in Hurricane Helene relief effort
AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District have joined together to provide $315,000 in relief aid for those hard hit by Hurricane Helene. These entities share a common mission of supporting rural communities and American agriculture with financial and other services. Funds will be donated to the American Red Cross.
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August 22, 2024
Peterman among chamber’s 2024 Leadership Columbia graduates
What does it mean to be a leader? This was the question AgFirst’s Director of Information Technology Andrea Peterman contemplated before enrolling in Leadership Columbia. Offered by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the program – now in its 53rd year – develops emerging community leaders while providing educational experiences with a strong emphasis on social and community awareness.
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August 13, 2024
AgFirst interns awarded 2024 HBCU Launching Leaders Stipend
To foster the professional growth of students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while benefitting from their talents, Farm Credit each year awards Launching Leaders stipends in connection with its internship programs. This year, six AgFirst interns – Dominique Bartley, Jayques Nelson, Ricardo Barnes, Subash Neupane, Jeremiah Jenkins and Brandon Brown (not pictured) – each received a $3,500 stipend
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July 30, 2024
AgFirst receives Bates-Jones Equity and Philanthropy Award
AgFirst was the proud recipient of the 2024 Bates-Jones Equity and Philanthropy award from the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council during the organization’s recent 60th Diamond Anniversary and Awards Presentation at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
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July 24, 2024
AgFirst partners with Governor’s School to support next generation of ag leaders
At the South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture, students don't just study agriculture – they are living it every day. Through challenging academics, practical experience and a strong sense of...
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June 12, 2024
AgFirst, partners launch AgBizInfo for young, beginning and small farmers
Education plays a vital role in helping young, beginning and small (YBS) farmers plan for a successful future. To equip these farmers with tools to succeed, AgFirst – in collaboration with its...
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April 16, 2024
Making Change: Marie Davidson working to address diaper poverty in SC
When AgFirst Lead Business Analyst Marie Davidson first heard about diaper poverty on the radio, she was stunned to hear how many families it affects. In South Carolina alone, 90% of families who...
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