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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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March 10, 2022
AgFirst's Griggs elected board chair for Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands
AgFirst Senior Vice President and General Counsel Frances Griggs was elected board chair for Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands for 2022.
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January 31, 2022
AgFirst returns record patronage of $468 million for 2021
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank’s board of directors approved a total patronage distribution of $468 million for 2021.
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December 31, 2021
AgFirst donations benefit several communities in 2021
AgFirst is proud to partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and this year, gave $87,000 to support Benedict College, Claflin University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and South Carolina State University.
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December 9, 2021
AgFirst contributes $50,000 to fight homelessness in the Midlands
The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the burden homeless individuals face.
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November 22, 2021
AgFirst employees raise $176,000 for United Way workplace campaign
AgFirst employees have a spirit of giving that makes our community a better place to live, work and grow.
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October 19, 2021
AgFirst donates $25,000 to American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Ida relief
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross in support of the organization’s Hurricane Ida relief efforts.
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October 19, 2021
AgFirst names new chief administrative and marketing officers
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank today announced two executive promotions. Jamie Bumgarner was named chief administrative officer, and Juan Silvera was appointed to the newly created position of chief marketing officer.
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September 2, 2021
AgFirst intern receives Launching Leaders stipend
Alexis Mims is a junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University majoring in mathematics with a concentration in electrical engineering, who recently completed a project management internship at AgFirst.
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July 15, 2021
Farm Credit University offers leading educational ag opportunities
For nearly two decades, AgFirst’s Farm Credit University (FCU) has created success stories in the lives of agriculture professionals by offering affordable educational opportunities that serve various business needs.
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June 9, 2021
AgFirst partners with Cultivating Change to empower LGBTQ college agriculturists
AgFirst is sponsoring the Cultivating Change Foundation’s Collegiate Ambassador Program, which promotes academic and professional advancement by empowering Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgender (LGBT) college agriculturists.
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May 19, 2021
Students receive AgFirst’s inaugural Native American and Latino scholarships
Four college students in the AgFirst District will benefit from a new scholarship program investing in Native American and Latino students as we seek to advance diversity within agriculture.
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April 13, 2021
AgFirst receives prestigious community awards from United Way of the Midlands
For its contributions relating to community impact, volunteer engagement and financial support, AgFirst is the recipient of three awards from the United Way of the Midlands: The Spirit of the Midlands Award for Corporate Leadership, Live United Award and the Corporate Gift Award.
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April 13, 2021
AgFirst sponsorships helping further agricultural education in the Carolinas
AgFirst has partnered with the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) to help further agricultural education in the Carolinas.
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March 30, 2021
AgFirst teams up with Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation to support underserved landowners
AgFirst has awarded $30,000 to a South Carolina non-profit program that will help historically underserved landowners.
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March 18, 2021
AgFirst partners with BRWIA to increase food access, support regional farmers
Ensuring access to high-quality local food is vital to a strong community. That’s why AgFirst Farm Credit Bank is proud to support Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture in their efforts to increase food access while also supporting regional farmers.
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February 16, 2021
Payne completes prestigious Diversity Leaders Initiative at Furman University
Jeff Payne, AgFirst’s vice president of human resources, recently joined a select group of South Carolinians who have completed the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leaders Initiative at Furman University.
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January 19, 2021
AgFirst announces patronage distribution of $394 million for 2020
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank’s board of directors has approved a total patronage distribution of $394 million for 2020.
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January 14, 2021
A step in the right direction: AgFirst employees hold sock drive for homeless
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank employees are helping others start the year on the right foot. Employees donated enough money to purchase more than 1,000 new pairs of socks as well as additional winter clothes for clients of Transitions Homeless Center.
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