Rooted in Community Written by: Katie Ward, MidAtlantic Farm Credit Public Relations & Communications Specialist
As a cooperative financial association, MidAtlantic Farm Credit values the seven cooperative principles, one of which being concern for community. Creating local partnerships and giving back to those who live and work where we serve is a crucial aspect in our mission and vison as an organization, and why we consider our Association to be ‘Rooted in Community’. Serving members through farm loans, home loans and land loans, our community outreach efforts typically support the future of agriculture and organizations that promote ag education and career opportunities. We often volunteer our time and resources with 4-H chapters, local fairs, Farm Bureau chapters, and mobile ag labs.
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“Shaking up Ag Day” photos courtesy of MidAtlantic Farm Credit
To celebrate National Agriculture Week this past March, we chose to give back to the five state FFA organizations in our territory; Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MidAtlantic Farm Credit donated a total of $8,186 to those state FFA programs during our eight “Shaking up Ag Day” events. We gave out one free milkshake to each person who stopped by, and matched the cost of each as a donation to the FFA organization for that event. Events were held at locations across our fivestate territory. Local creameries provided the milkshakes and Farm Credit staff delivered them to guests through their car windows. Members of each state FFA organization were also in attendance to help run the events and celebrate
