Dereck Price, 30, has known that he wanted to farm since high school. He grew up helping his dad on their cow/calf operation and became more involved over the years. “Every time I got off the bus, the...
June is National Dairy Month and to celebrate this important facet of agriculture within our footprint, we are highlighting two young dairymen. Isaac Hammock and Ben Smith grew up on family-owned...
Job Title: Secondary Mortgage Market Program Manager Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 25 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I was very involved with 4-H from age 11 to 18. The...
The average US farmer is 57 years old (USDA 2017). In fact, young producers (those under 35) make up less than 10% of producers while beginning farmers (those with 10 years or less of experience) make...
A Family Legacy Growing up on her family’s poultry farm in Rockingham County, farming was a way of life for Holly Coffman. Years later, Holly and her husband Sam built two poultry houses and started...
Job Title: Credit Manager Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 18 years Tell us about your family. I've been married to my wife and best friend, Kate, for more than 16 years. We have two great...
The greenhouse is a specialized structure designed for growing plants year-round. Here is a simple list of greenhouse tasks to tackle in different seasons of the year. Winter Tasks Make sure that your...
Job Title: Compliance Specialist Location: Roanoke Branch Tenure: 2 years What is your favorite book or author? I really enjoy the Harry Potter series. I have read the books and watched the movies an...
Job Title: Business Service Specialist Location: Culpeper Branch Tenure: 6 months What is your favorite season? Fall is my favorite season because of the perfect weather, pumpkins, bonfires and my...
Prequalification letters can be a valuable tool during the home-buying process. Learn about prequalification letters, their importance, where to obtain one, the process and documentation you may be...
Job Title: Senior Loan Officer Location: Moorefield Branch/Romney Branch Tenure: 19 years Briefly describe your involvement in FFA. I started out as an FFA member in the eighth grade. I was fortunate...
Job Title: Regional Sales and Lending Manager Location: Abingdon Branch Tenure: 10 years Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. I grew up as the fifth generation on our family’s beef cattle...
Job Title: Regional Sales & Lending Manager (Agribusiness Unit) Location: Harrisonburg Branch Tenure: 7 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I was involved in the Clover Hill 4-H Club from...
Location: Wytheville branch Job Title: Business Service Specialist Tenure: 2 years Were you involved in FFA? If so, describe your participation. I participated in FFA in high school and was the Vice...
