First South Farm Credit has been financing farms and rural property for generations. First South is committed to helping Mississippi farmers produce and deliver their products and to help those in Mississippi that wish to be rural land owners. So, whether you have an existing traditional or non-traditional farming operation, you are a young, beginning, or small farmer, or just someone that wants to own some rural property, First South has the experience and loan products to meet your farm and land financing needs. And… as a successful financial Cooperative, First South shares its profits with its borrowers (members) in the form of a Patronage Refund, which lowers your cost of borrowing. Visit www.firstsouthland.com to learn more about how First South Farm Credit can serve you.

How does buying Genuine MS products make a difference here in Mississippi?

It’s important for all of us to support Mississippi farmers as they produce the high-quality local products that we all need and enjoy. Direct-to-Consumer or Non-Traditional farmers are focusing on growing local, natural, organic, sustainable, or grass-fed products to meet the demands of the modern consumer. These locally produced and distributed products are fresher and simply taste better than other products that are often subjected to extended delivery times. And... Studies have shown that for every dollar spent locally, a large percentage is reinvested back into the local communities First South Farm Credit recognizes that Traditional, Non-Traditional, Direct-to-Consumer, and New Generation farmers (Young, Beginning, and Small) are all part of the future of agriculture in Mississippi and we are prepared to meet their financial needs. With generational farmers providing the backbone for Mississippi agriculture and the new generation farmers becoming leaders in finding new ways to produce and market locally grown products, the stage is set for continued success and First South is proud to play a role in supporting our farmers in Mississippi.