Source: PRESS RELEASE, 10/24/17

AgCarolina Farm Credit announces the member-owned cooperative will host agricultural economic update sessions in Williamston and Rocky Mount on December 7th and 8th respectively.

AgCarolina is pleased to present Dr. Blake Brown, Hugh C. Kiger Professor and Extension Economist in Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, as the leader of the discussion about the current and future trends in agriculture economics.

Two separate events are scheduled to offer the opportunity for maximum attendance.  A dinner event will be held on Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston.  A lunch event will be held on Friday, December 8th at 12:00 noon in Brown Auditorium on the campus of Nash Community College in Rocky Mount.  RSVPs are requested by Wednesday, November 29th to marketing@agcarolina.com or by calling (919) 250-9500 ext. 393.   

“Volatility is a staple of the agriculture industry with regard to supply and demand of our various commodities,” states AgCarolina President & CEO Dave Corum.  “Providing opportunities for our members and the agriculture community to interact with experts in agricultural economics reveals AgCarolina Farm Credit’s commitment to customer and employee education.  Dr. Blake Brown helps our members understand the current economic environment, as well as, provides a glimpse into the future as they make plans for their operations.”    

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.