An old Japanese proverb says, “Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” With each generation, that profound statement proves itself to be more and more true. We can probably all remember teachers that had an impact on not only our education but our lives and our future paths. In a day and time when so many opportunities are battling for a student’s attention, it’s refreshing to find that teachers do still give of themselves, share their knowledge and offer themselves as mentors for the students they are responsible for teaching.

AGAware® sessions to be held in August in Louisville and Tifton

Article and Photos by Corey Cottle & Rhonda Shannon

AGAware®, a national award-winning educational program for young, beginning, small and minority farmers is proudly being offered by AgGeorgia throughout our 79 county territory at no cost to attendees. As an advocate and supporter of the next generation of farmers, AgGeorgia offers these financial training workshops twice a year to producers who wish to develop a better understanding of how to run a successful agricultural operation. 

There are few things that Charlotte, North Carolina and Perry, Georgia have in common. Even though they both are considered to be in the south and the summer weather with the heat and humidity are comparable, the winter weather for the two is likely just as much of a contrast as the population and landscape. The allure of the two areas differs vastly in so many ways. The busyness of Charlotte can be unappealing to most folks, on a daily basis that is, with its large, potentially impersonal and prosaic corporate mindset.

AgGeorgia Farm Credit is proud to provide an annual internship program each summer that is specifically designed for college junior and seniors. The 10-week program gives a 360 degree look at the functions of the daily routines of the branch offices and allows the interns to explore ag lending at AgGeorgia. A mentor is assigned for guidance through the many facets of farm lending with opportunities for them to observe areas of executive management, operations, appraisals and branch lending.