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Frontier Farm Credit Scholarship Recipients Announced
by Robin Blume
Marketing Coordinator
Frontier Farm Credit has awarded ten college students $1,000 scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year.
These scholarships were awarded to applicants who demonstrated contributions in school and/or community involvement and leadership, employment, and academic achievement.
Applicants were asked to write an essay identifying the opportunities rural communities of Kansas offer them and what needs to occur to keep them and other young adults in these communities. The recipients were chosen by judges not affiliated with Farm Credit.
Recipients of the scholarships must be customers or dependents of Frontier Farm Credit borrowers. They must also be enrolled as full-time students at an accredited public or private college or university.
Information regarding the 2009-2010 scholarship program will be available soon and applications will be due by March 31, 2009. Applications can be obtained from any Frontier Farm Credit office, at www.frontierfarmcredit.com, or by calling (877) 744-7144.
The 2008-2009 recipients are as follows:
- Jenny Combes, daughter of David & Sara Combes, Lebo; KSU, Agribusiness
- Joel Erickson, son of Thomas & Julie Erickson, Clifton; Pittsburg State University, Automotive Technology
- Brandon Ernzen, son of Thomas & Janice Ernzen, Lorena, Texas; Texas A & M, Civil Engineering
- Julie Farrell, daughter of John & Cathy Farrell, Frankfort; Ft. Hays State University, Social Work & Spanish
- Ashley Guenther, daughter of Eric & Brenda Guenther, Ottawa; KSU, Ag Economics, Ag Communications & Journalism, International Ag
- Jay Johnson, son of Jerry & Jane Johnson, Troy; KSU, Agricultural Economics, Farm Management option, Ag Technology Management
- Kathryn Marston, daughter of Twig & Mary Marston, Manhattan; KSU, Food Science
- Meagan Nelson, daughter of James & Rebecca Nelson, Paola; Ft. Hays State University, Animal Science, Feed Nutrition
- Erin Shaughnessy, daughter or Joe & Ann Shaughnessy, Axtell; KSU, Family Life Education & Consultation, Early Childhood
- Levi Short, son of Larry & Kay Short, Hamilton; Emporia State University, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Spanish
Featured News
Frontier Farm Credit Introduces AgStart
“Young Guns” is more than a movie to Frontier Farm Credit. It is a team of new and beginning loan officers that meet twice a year for training purposes. Earlier this year Doug Hofbauer, CEO, challenged some of the “Young Guns” to work with other team members to implement a fresh lending program geared toward young, beginning, and minority producers.
President's Corner
President's Corner
We know you are busy and hope this newsletter gets you the information you need quickly and succinctly. We are fortunate that agriculture is a bright spot in the overall economy, and we go into a period of financial turmoil with generally strong balance sheets. With the turmoil on Wall Street and in the national credit markets, let me answer a few commonly asked questions. Continue Reading>>
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Of Intere$t
Of Intere$t
Fortunately, Farm Credit does not deal in the subprime market and did not have exposure to the “toxic debt” that caused so many
problems on balance sheets. Being a single industry lender dedicated to agriculture has produced a conservative risk tolerance within the Farm Credit system. This is apparent with our strong balance sheets and healthy capital levels. By “sticking to our knitting” Farm Credit has avoided the issues that closed the doors of other financial institutions. Continue Reading>>
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Crop Talk
Crop Talk
2008 will be a year to remember in agriculture. All time record
commodity prices, record floods and rainfall, diseased crops, turmoil in our national and world economy, and for the most part good to excellent yields in the Frontier Farm Credit territory. Continue Reading>>
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Leasing Residual
Leasing Residual
Why do people lease? Here are some ideas to answer that question:
Tax Management Strategies
- Increase rate of depreciation
- Avoid losing depreciation in the 4th quarter
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Business ¢ents
Business ¢ents
Business Tax Planning Keeping accurate and up-to-date business records can be a difficult but important part of operating a business. If you find this challenging, plan ahead. Don’t wait until tax time or until you are totally confused. Your records will be used to prepare tax returns, make business decisions, and apply for loans. Set aside a special time each day to update your records or seek help from a qualified professional. It will pay off in the long run with more deductions and fewer headaches. Everyone in business must keep records. Good records will help you: Continue Reading>>
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Press Releases
Latest Press Release
- Riffel Promoted to Frontier Farm Credit Vice President of Credit Services
- Fike Promoted to Frontier Farm Credit Senior Vice President of Credit
- Frontier Farm Credit Plans to Build New Marysville Location