Louisville, KY (PRWEB) December 21, 2011
The Northwest Indiana Region of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America has announced two stewardship grants to agencies within its service area.
The first was to Habitat for Humanity of Benton, Fountain and Warren Counties. Habitat is a Christian Mission founded on the conviction that every man, woman, and child should have a simple, decent place to live in dignity and safety.
Sandy Tabert, treasurer for the local chapter, explained that typical applicants for a Habitat home are people who are working and would like to own their own home, but are struggling financially. Once chosen, the recipients must take classes and put in required sweat equity hours before construction begins.
I like to say that we believe in giving a hand up, not a handout, said Tabert. We rely on donations of money, materials, and labor to fund these homes, and gifts like the one from Farm Credit are essential to our mission.
Farm Credit Financial Services Officer Sonia Gick, who is based in the Williamsport field office, was a volunteer at the Habitat house at this years Indiana State Fair. She said that FCS also wanted to do something to support Habitat in their own region. Farm Credit serves rural America, and we wanted to do something we knew would help a family in our community, she said.
A check for $ 3,000 was presented to Tabert on July 1.
A second grant for $ 1,000 was presented to Purdue University to support a series of training workshops for volunteer fire departments and EMTs on rescue procedures for farmers trapped in grain bins.
Were very grateful to Farm Credit Services for their assistance in this effort, said Dr. Bill Fields of Purdues Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Grain bin rescue involves some very specialized procedures which most firemen and EMTs, even in rural areas, are not familiar with. As a result of these training workshops, weve actually had some instances where farmers who were partially buried have been rescued out of these bins.
Randi Potts, a Financial Services Officer working out of the Valparaiso field office, said giving back to the rural areas they serve is central to Farm Credits stewardship program.
We feel strongly about farm safety, she said. We believe funding for this grain entrapment rescue training is a good way to help improve safety for the farmers in our community.
The Northwest Indiana region of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America serves about 2,800 customers through offices in Lafayette, Valparaiso, Rensselaer, and Williamsport. With $ 604 million in loans for all types of farm and rural living purposes, including real estate, operating, equipment, and housing loans, FCS also provides an array of financial services, including crop insurance and leases. While many Farm Credit loans are to full-time farmers, they also serve part-time farmers and non-farming rural residents who have home loans.
About Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is a $ 17.1 billion financial services cooperative serving over 92,500 farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The association provides loans for all farm and rural living purposes including including real estate, operating loans,equipment loans, and housing loans. FCS also provides an array of financial services, including crop insurance and leases. For more information about Farm Credit, call 1-800-444-FARM or visit them on the web at http://www.e-farmcredit.com.
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Louisville, KY (PRWEB) December 21, 2011
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America a $ 17.5 billion agriculture lending cooperative serving farmers and rural America in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee is allocating more than $ 100,000 in scholarships Programs available from Farm Credit Services of Mid-America] to students studying agriculture and other business related majors during 2012.
In addition to offering scholarships through the 4-H and FFA and several universities across the associations four-state territory, Farm Credit will be awarding 42 scholarships to FCS members or children of members who are attending college. The values of the FCS scholarships are between $ 1,000 and $ 1,500 and are awarded based on academic record, leadership qualities, and community involvement.
We offer scholarships to youth as a way to demonstrate our commitment to help prepare them for tomorrows world. As agriculture continues to grow and evolve, we want to make sure that the next generation of rural community leaders are at the forefront of the industry, and grow with it, said George Stebbins, chair of the Farm Credit Services of Mid-America board.
FCS Scholarships are available to customers, their dependents and spouses of the ag lending cooperative. The deadline to apply is February 29, 2012. To apply online visit the Farm Credit Services of Mid-America website and click on Community, then Scholarships to download the application. You may also call 1-800-444-3276 to talk the local office about obtaining an application.
About Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is a $ 17.1 billion financial services cooperative serving over 92,500 farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The association provides loans for all farm and rural living purposes including including real estate, operating loans,equipment loans, and housing loans. FCS also provides an array of financial services, including crop insurance and leases. For more information about Farm Credit, call 1-800-444-FARM or visit them on the web at http://www.e-farmcredit.com.
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(PRWEB) November 18, 2011
For a young livestock showman, bringing home a banner or trophy from the State Fair represents the ultimate goal of a year of hard work and dedication with their 4-H or FFA animal. However in Ohio in 2011, that almost didnt happen.
Farm Credits Southwest Ohio Regional Vice President Mike Westfall told how he learned of the Fairs impending dilemma.
My wife is on one of the State Fair livestock committees, and after one of their meetings, said that all funding for 4-H and FFA awards and premiums at the State Fair had been eliminated, said Westfall. They really didnt know what they were going to do.
Westfall suggested applying for a grant from Farm Credits Greater Support for Rural America program, which provides funds to support agriculture, giving priority to youth and young farmers. He and his wife collaborated with Ohio State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler to write the request, and a few months later, were notified that Farm Credit would donate $ 21,000. This would cover half the cost of awards and premiums for the beef, swine, chicken, sheep and goat shows, with the remaining half being furnished by other supporters. In all, these shows included 5,000 youth exhibiting 8,000 animals.
Ohio State Fair General Manager Virgil Strickler is a former 4-H and FFA member himself and knows well the importance of those programs to a young persons development. He also recognizes the role of tangible awards in motivating and reinforcing leadership development, work ethic, responsibility, and many other lessons.
In todays economic environment, everyones budget is tight and theres no way we could have funded those awards on our own, he said. We were very fortunate to have Farm Credit and others step forward to help us. Without the awards, it would have really hurt our shows, and we feel its extremely important to keep the agricultural side of the fair going. The families of the young people were also very appreciative.
Westfall, also a former 4-Her, now serves on one of the State Fair livestock committee as well as the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board. He was glad to have been a link in helping to keep a tradition alive.
At Farm Credit, a very large percent of our employees have been in 4-H or FFA and many have children in those programs, so were very aware of their value. There are few things as rewarding as being able to help kids who have worked on their projects all year, he said. We get as much out of it as they do.
Westfall added that helping rural communities is an integral part of Farm Credits mission.
Were here to support both agriculture and rural communities, and 4-H and FFA are an important part of their fabric, he said. Our mission goes beyond just providing financial services. Thats why we have a stewardship programwe use some of our profits to put back into those rural communities we serve.
Earlier this month, Farm Credit announced that the ag lender will also support the program in 2012.
About Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is a $ 17.1 billion financial services cooperative serving over 92,500 farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The association provides loans for all farm and rural living purposes including including real estate, operating loans,equipment loans, and housing loans. FCS also provides an array of financial services, including crop insurance and leases. For more information about Farm Credit, call 1-800-444-FARM or visit them on the web at http://www.e-farmcredit.com.
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Louisville, KY (PRWEB) December 22, 2011
The Pike County Agricultural Societys efforts to raise funds to build a new sheep and goat barn at the County Fairgrounds received a boost recently with a $ 5,000 gift from Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. The check was presented by Farm Credit financial services officer Tony Brammer of the Lucasville office to officers of the Ag Society at its annual carnival earlier this fall.
Farm Credit really stepped up to be a good partner with us and see that we got our goal accomplished, said PCAS member and Pike County Extension Educator Jeff Fisher. We appreciate their support, both on this project and in the past, where theyve been there for us at our livestock sales and other fundraising activities.
The PCAS has invested nearly $ 1 million over the past ten years to build new livestock barns, meeting rooms, multi-purpose buildings, an Extension office, and operational facilities at the Pike County Fairgrounds. The barn for sheep and goats is the final phase of that construction.
In addition to serving as a sheep and goat facility during the annual 4-H fair, the fairgrounds location at the Crossroads of Southern Ohio will allow it to also serve as a venue for a wide range of events from a ten-county area. Anticipated activities would include Quality Assurance training, the Ohio Valley Animal Extravaganza, Portsmouth Rabbit Breeders regional and state shows, as well as providing a much-needed location for social events like reunions and receptions. The facility is also expected to generate some additional revenue during the winter as a storage facility for campers and commercial food booths. Construction is slated to begin in 2012, and be completed in time for next summers fair the first week of August.
Were hoping to get a lot of mileage out of this facility, said Fisher. Well be able to have a lot of youth trainings of various types where we can have kids here from 8 to 10 counties at a time.
Fisher first learned about Farm Credits stewardship initiatives in local communities through his role as a Farm Credit advisory committee member with the Lucasville office. He approached Brammer in October about the possibility of getting an FCS grant, and the two of them worked together on the application, which was approved a short time later.
Brammer indicated that the gift was part of the ag lending cooperatives commitment to being an active good neighbor in the communities they serve. Through its stewardship program, Farm Credit places a high priority on supporting youth activities like 4-H and FFA, and by offering programs like guaranteed loans for young and beginning farmers.
Thats a big part of what were here for, said Brammer. Were not just about lending, but also about giving money back through our stewardship program. A lot of us at Farm Credit have either been in 4-H or FFA, or have kids in them, and recognize the value of these programs. Were glad we have organizations in this county that are taking the initiative to improve opportunities for our youth. After all, youth is where the future is.
About Farm Credit Services of Mid-America:
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is a $ 17.1 billion financial services cooperative serving over 92,500 farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The association provides loans for all farm and rural living purposes including including real estate, operating loans,equipment loans, and housing loans. FCS also provides an array of financial services, including crop insurance and leases. For more information about Farm Credit, call 1-800-444-FARM or visit them on the web at http://www.e-farmcredit.com.
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Breakthrough in Real Estate Services Empowers Investors
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CEO, Barbara Pioreck, says this is the best thing ever to happen in the industry. As a transplant from New York, long distance has always been a big expense for her family. Now with unlimited long distance bundles, she can check on family up north and still afford to see a Mudcats game or maybe a Hurricaines game too and enough to buy a hotdog at the game.
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REALTOR Association in Miami-Dade County Retains RECON Consulting Services Firm
Traverse City, MI (PRWEB) December 14, 2005
RECON Intelligence Services (“RECON”) announced today that the firm has been awarded a real estate consulting services contract from the REALTOR® Association of Miami-Dade County (“RAMDC”) for long term strategic business auditing services. According to sources familiar with the engagement, RECON will begin consulting services for the Association based out of Coral Gables, Florida, beginning next month.
RECON Vice President John Ansbach said the firm is "extremely excited" to be working with the RAMDC. “The Miami-Dade Association is a cutting edge REALTOR association that provides critical support to its members. We are honored to have earned their trust, and we look forward to working with their leadership and staff in the coming months,” Mr. Ansbach said.
For additional information about RECON consulting services for real estate brokerage firms, REALTOR® associations, or other industry-related organizations, please contact Chuck Curtiss at RECON at 231-938-7326, or visit http://www.reconis.com.
About RAMDC:
The REALTOR Association of Miami-Dade County is the REALTOR® association of choice for more than 10,200 real state professionals in Miami-Dade County. The Association is committed to providing the resources their members need to enhance their professional excellence and attain their financial goals. Their experienced staff is dedicated to helping their members grow and increase earnings in every way they can. The Association is lead by its President, Edward Kolaska, and its EVP, Martha Bullman.
About RECON:
RECON is a real estate consulting services firm that specializes in providing strategic planning, staff and organizational development and other consulting services to REALTOR® associations, real estate brokerage firms, multiple listing services and other real estate industry organizations. The firm is headed by Jeremy Conaway, its President and founder. It counts among its clients many of the most successful REALTOR® associations in North America, including the Houston Association of REALTORS®, the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, the Flint Area Association of REALTORS® and the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association. In just the past five years, RECON has provided real estate consulting services to over fifty (50) real estate brokerage firms and REALTOR® associations representing over 150,000 REALTORS® and other real estate professionals in the United States and Canada.
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