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Cash Flow Budgets

January is the time for New Year’s resolutions and planning for what is to come the rest of the year. A quick google search will tell you some of the most common New Year’s resolutions are to lose...
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Writing a Business Plan

It is something that can strike dread in any small business owner’s heart but will deliver great rewards in the end, the BUSINESS PLAN! December has been given the honor of “National Write a Business...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Becky Daubert

Job Title: Credit Analyst Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 8 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I was involved with 4-H for 10 years in Pennsylvania showing dairy cattle as well...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Lacey Radabaugh

Job Title: Loan Officer Location: Bridgeport Branch Tenure: 12 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I was involved in 4-H from the time I was 10 years old until I aged out. I showed cattle...
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Determining your Target Market

Marketing is an important part to any successful business. It can be tricky to reach exactly who you want and when you want to promote your product. Here are the steps to help you identify your target...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: David Loar

Job title: IT Risk Manager Location: Romney Branch Tenure: 28 years Where did you grow up? I am from Eckhart Mines, Maryland. Tell us about your hobbies. I like to travel and have been to 26 countries...
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Employee Spotlight: Pete Cypret

Location: Verona Operations Center Job Title: Chief Risk Officer Tenure: 5 Years Were you involved in FFA? I served as both Vice President and President of my local FFA chapters and enjoyed competing...
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Employee Spotlight: Steve Slayton

Job Title: Special Assets Officer Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 5 years Tell us about your family. My wife, Julie, is a real estate agent for a local company. My daughter, Shelby...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Steven Porter

Job Title: Principal Appraiser Location: Wytheville Branch Tenure: 11 years Are you involved in any clubs or organizations? I serve as a Board Member for the Carolina/VA's Chapter American Society...
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Farm Management Resources

Recordkeeping after a Disaster

Recordkeeping is a fundamental piece of any operation. It is important to keep accurate records all the time, but especially when a disaster strikes. Recordkeeping can be stressful and maybe...
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Spotted Lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly has become an increasing concern. As of today, 17 states have some degree of infestation. USDA APHIS Download the Spotted Lanternfly Resource Guide There are a few threats the...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Brendan Kelly

Job Title: Digital Content & Web Services Administrator Location: Harrisonburg Branch Tenure: Nearly 4 years Are you involved in any other clubs or organizations? I'm heavily involved in Scouting. I...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Nicholas Sargent

Job Title: Organizational Development and Talent Development Specialist Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: 2.5 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I attended a 4-H camp once as a...
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Agricultural Labor and the H-2A Program

Regardless of what industry you are in, having a skilled and dependable workforce is the foundation of a successful business. Farmers rely on skilled workers, both seasonally and year-round, to...
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Employee Spotlights

Employee Spotlight: Matt Weston

Job Title: Marketing & Sales Specialist Location: Harrisonburg Branch Tenure: 1 year Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I was involved in Rockingham 4-H for 7 years, helping my older brother...
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