Source: PRESS RELEASE, 8/8/17

AgCarolina Farm Credit is seeking Farmer Veterans to enroll in its Ag Biz Basics course.  The eLearning course is being offered to military veterans with the goal to assist them in bringing their agribusiness vision to life.  Whether they’re an aspiring agricultural entrepreneur, returning to a family business, or a veteran interested in being involved in agriculture, the online course can help bring those dreams to life by partnering with the agriculture lending experts at AgCarolina Farm Credit. 

The Ag Biz Basics course is hosted by Farm Credit University and consists of 4 online modules made up of interactive services, discussions and real life application examples.
Module Topics:
Lender Relationship
Cash Flow Planning
Balance Sheet
Income Statement  

“This is our second year offering the Ag Biz Basics curriculum to our military veterans in NC.  Those with connections to defense and agriculture operations often reflect many of the timeless values that built our nation.  Ag Biz Basics is a program seeking to provide an avenue for partnership between our agriculture lending experts at Farm Credit and those who serve and protect our American freedoms.  Through building a network in the agriculture industry and learning about the financial aspects of operating an agricultural business, Farm Credit can guide them to success in a second career.” - Dave Corum, President and CEO, AgCarolina Farm Credit 

The application deadline for Ag Biz Basics is September 30, 2017.  For more information and to apply, please visit agcarolinafarmcredit.com.  

AgCarolina Farm Credit is a farmer owned financial cooperative with headquarters in Raleigh. They are the leading provider of credit to farmers in central and eastern North Carolina. AgCarolina Farm Credit has over $1.4 billion in loans and commitments outstanding to nearly 3,000 North Carolina farmers. Loans are made to finance land, homes, farm buildings, operating expenses, livestock and equipment, as well as other purposes. Credit life insurance, appraisal services, and leasing are also available through AgCarolina Farm Credit.