AgFirst News

AgFirst’s annual United Way workplace campaign shows the impact the bank’s workforce can make when it unites for a common goal of a brighter, more prosperous future for our neighbors in need. During...

For AgFirst Lead Auditor Stacie Davis, the connection between the bank and the Ivy Heritage Foundation of Irmo, Inc. (IHF ) goes beyond a simple donation – it's a testament to the unwavering community...

During a recent event that brought together the very essence of leadership and community engagement, AgFirst Corporate Attorney Stacy Williams received the Young Professional of the Year Award from...

With an annual economic impact of $52 billion, agribusiness has a profound impact as South Carolina’s largest industry. To increase the visibility that Black farmers play in agriculture and share best...

Three college students within the AgFirst District have each been awarded $3,000 to further their studies by the Bank’s Native American and Latino Scholarship Program. AgFirst has partnered with the...

Five AgFirst interns were recently awarded this year’s Farm Credit Launching Leaders Stipend. Keshawn Burns, Joshua Brooks, Nabeyou Tadessa, Brandon Brown and Jeremiah Jenkins (not pictured) were each...

For the past quarter of a century, the YMCA has been an integral part of AgFirst Vice President and Relationship Manager Hampton Jordan’s life. Jordan grew up attending summer camps at his local YMCA...

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank received three awards from the United Way of the Midlands during the organization’s recent Live United awards presentation in Columbia.

South Carolina’s agricultural industry has been a vital component of the Palmetto State’s economy for hundreds of years and remains one of the largest economic sectors in the state today. That’s why AgFirst and partner Associations Arbor One Farm Credit and AgSouth Farm Credit came together to support this year’s Spotlight on Agriculture and Forestry event hosted by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

As part of AgFirst’s cooperative business model, a portion of net income is returned through patronage to the bank’s Association lending partners who provide funding to rural America and agriculture.

Alfred W. “Al” Stephens began his term on Jan. 1 and will continue to serve until Dec. 31, 2026. Directors Jack W. Bentley Jr. and Michael T. “Bo” Stone were re-elected to four-year terms also ending Dec. 31, 2026.

AgFirst Corporate Attorney Stacy Williams received the Equity Leadership Honor Roll Award from the Columbia Urban League, which recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who promote minority business development.

AgFirst donated more than $700,000 to organizations that advance and support agriculture, community development, education, and health and human services.

During AgFirst's United Way workplace campaign this year, our employees and retirees generously raised $115,000 to make our community a better place.

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is pleased to welcome our new Chief Human Resources Officer Darrick Paul.

AgFirst, CoBank, Farm Credit Bank of Texas and Farmer Mac joined together to provide $325,000 in relief aid for those hard hit by Hurricanes.

Two AgFirst employees are helping to instill a renewed sense of possibility and hope for those who turn to the Transitions Homeless Center.

South Carolina State University named AgFirst as its Career Center Employer of the Year for tour contributions to the joint Partnering for Progress initiative.