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Funding Rural America’s Farmers
“Rural America” broadly describes the fields, forests, mountains, deserts, plains and prairies that comprise nearly 97 percent of the American land area and one-fifth of its populace, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. It’s also home to the American farmers and ranchers who are so essential to our nation’s economy. Food and […]
Grocery Shopping: A Survival Guide
After being married for almost 50 years, I have a confession to make. No, I have not murdered anyone, stolen any cars (at least not since I “borrowed” my sister’s car some 51 years ago and proceeded to wreck it!) or have I ever, ever stuffed things under the bed or the closet when someone […]
Detecting and Reporting Elderly Abuse
Reportedly, there are over 60 million Americans age 62 or older. Unfortunately, there is an article in the newspaper almost every day about some senior citizen who has fallen victim to a scam or in some other way has been fleeced out of a good part of their savings. Recently the CFPB issued an advisory […]
ICBA and The Farmers Bank Offer Travel Safety Tips
Washington, D.C. (July 10, 2018)—Whether your travels take you across the globe or across state lines, The Farmers Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) remind consumers to plan carefully to keep their money safe and summer vacations on track. “Most financial experts advise limiting the use of cash and paying with a […]
Viva La Independence
As we celebrate our nation’s birth this Fourth of July, I’m proud to represent our country’s independent spirit as a community banker, contributing to our nation’s economic well-being through service to our customers and communities. At The Farmers Bank it’s the relationship, not the transaction, that governs our practices and interactions with customers and distinguishes […]
