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ArborOne Farm Credit is preparing for a transition in Executive Leadership with the upcoming retirement of President and CEO, Kathy S. Heustess, who will retire effective December 31, 2020.

When Rose Lewis gave her husband, Jay, a mushroom growing kit for his birthday, she had no idea she would be influencing their future. But it did. They decided to move and begin farming oyster mushrooms.

The Lawsons have been farming in Darlington County for six generations. Lawson Farms was started in 1834 with 333 acres in the Oates Community of Darlington County. In the 175 years since that beginning, the farm has grown to more than 2,400 acres. The family has adjusted to changing times and has diversified wisely.

When Dr. Dan Fox and his wife April Fox began looking for lenders to finance building their new home, they knew they needed a company that went beyond the call of duty. It wasn’t just a matter of getting competitive rates.

Ned Dargan recognized that ArborOne’s rates were as competitive as other lenders, but there was also an added bonus: the patronage refund. “You get a portion of the interest you pay in, back,” says Dargan of ArborOne’s program. “It’s nice to receive that check in the mail.”

As we prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias, ArborOne Farm Credit plans to continue serving the needs of our loyal customers, while ensuring the safety of our employees.

Thomas Durant cites his father as the main reason he approached ArborOne. He knew what to expect: a customer-oriented company that pays patronage refunds back to its clients.

John “Lee” Newman was re-elected to serve as a member of the ArborOne Farm Credit Board of Directors. Mr. Newman currently farms in Sumter County, South Carolina, and has served on the ArborOne board since 2008.

Our AGAware Workshop gives you the tools you need to keep better records and know your profit margins so that you can make informed farming decisions.

ArborOne Farm Credit's office lobbies will re-open to customers on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Customers who prefer to continue using the mailbox (in Florence) and the drop box (in Conway) to drop off payments are encouraged to do so.