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February 13, 2025

First South Sponsors Pro-Pro Classic for Community Impact

The MLF/MLB Pro-Pro Classic Fishing Tournament has grown into a much-anticipated event for anglers, baseball players, and community supporters alike

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September 30, 2024

First South Farm Credit CEO Speaks At The Alabama Forestry Association

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) selected First South CEO, Gines Pérez, to participate in their CEO Panel Discussion at this year’s annual conference. Pete Stewart, President and CEO of...

September 26, 2024

Alabama Council of Cooperatives Conference

At First South Farm Credit, lenders are more than just customers; they are members. As an agricultural cooperative, First South understands the importance of advancing members’ professional lives, as...

September 24, 2024

See How Brianna Croft, First South's Scholarship Winner, Is Doing

First South is committed to raising up the next generation of agricultural leaders and pioneers. This commitment drives First South to equip students with the tools to succeed. During the summer of...

August 30, 2024

How An Agricultural Pilot Continues Father's Legacy

Duston Bailey is no stranger to the skies. His father was an agricultural pilot and Bailey and his cousin spent most of their childhood running around the airport that felt like a second home. While...

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August 30, 2024

Navigating Land Loans

Owning land can be a truly rewarding experience. Whether it’s inherited, intended for future development, or used as a retreat, owning property offers both immediate rewards and long-term benefits, as...

July 10, 2024

Jack Westerfield; Owner and Operator of J&J Westerfield Farms

The Mississippi Delta boasts rich alluvial soil and flat land, providing optimal row crop farming conditions. There are 18 Delta counties nestled in north Mississippi, and agriculture and farming play...

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June 21, 2024

Expanding The Crawfish Business

It is no surprise that Louisiana leads the nation in crawfish production. A signature of the state, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports that the crawfish industry contributes...

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May 30, 2024

Rec Land Explained

Recreational land loans are specialized products tailored for purchasing or developing properties intended for recreational activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, or other outdoor pursuits...

May 20, 2024

2024 Annual Director and Nominating Committee Election Results

First South Farm Credit, ACA recently conducted its annual Director and Nominating Committee elections for seven Director positions with terms expiring March of 2024, and for the 2024 Nominating...

May 6, 2024

New Generation of Farming

In February, the latest US Ag Census was released and it confirmed what all of us in the industry have been aware of for years. The average age of farmers has continued its upward trend. From 2012 to...

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