“A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.” Mr. Carl Lynn sits at the table with some old friends and effortlessly starts rattling off names of farmers—farmers in...
We answer all your frequently asked questions about getting pre-qualified, including the benefits, what's on the form, and the difference between a pre-qualification and an application. In this...
History Although the shotgun knows no gender, it might appear a little out of place in the petite hands of a woman. But what woman isn’t admired just as much for her grace as her grit? Maybe your eyes...
From a young age, Ben Giddens had his sights on becoming a landowner. Growing up in Leon County, FL, he had a modest and humble upbringing. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish...
The wooden A-Frame building sits on Highway 520 in Weston, Georgia, almost halfway between Columbus and Albany. In fact, it’s the only stop on that long stretch of road—a road lined with pecan trees...
Most of us have fond memories around ponds. Maybe we remember the chase for elusive trophy bass or hollering for help to grumbling adults when fishing lines became tangled in tree branches. Either way...
When you are starting on your home-buying journey – securing financing is one of the most essential pieces. Searching online you will find numerous lenders and that can get overwhelming. If you are...
A Bird's Eye View See this article in the 2023 Spring issue of Wiregrass Land & Living Magazine! With height comes perspective. Perhaps that is why humans are drawn to climb mountains, fly the skies...
From Ashes to Life: How Fire Revitalizes Southern Properties Read this article in the 2023 Spring Wiregrass Land & Living Issue. There’s a story from our region that’s often told around campfires, in...
Get Your Barndo Here! See this article in the 2023 Spring Issue of Wiregrass Land & Living Magazine! Just over yonder, where the hill rolls gently into a valley, and before the tree line breaks, sits...
Written by Julie Strauss Bettinger | Photography by Anna Kinchen & Shems Hamilton Tripp Bridges Thirty-three-year-old Tripp Bridges admits he didn’t listen as closely to the advice given in the...
By Liz Nogowski If you’re new to farming, one of the major hurdles to overcome is buying your own land. Farm land is expensive. Add in the costs of inputs, labor, and equipment, and often times...
Written By Julie Bettinger | Photography by Anna Kinchen | Location: Americus, Georgia Spring is winemaker Matt Johnson’s favorite time of year. He walks through the well-manicured Wolf Creek...
When families are trying to prepare for succession in their farm operation, there are two things that will better assure a smoother transition, s
Data security is one of the most critical responsibilities facing financial organizations today.