Here We Grow

On this episode, co-hosts Billy Billings and Anna Kinchen welcome guest speakers to discuss branding and marketing for ag related or agritourism businesses, learning how to tell your farm's story with captivating content, and creating meaningful partnerships and collaborations to increase your visibility and exposure. This episode features commentary by Cheryl Smith, Laura Rotroff, and Kristen Tra...

“Happy New Year! Today’s podcast will provide a 2023 outlook for equipment, equipment financing, and leasing! On this episode, our host Billy Billings welcomes guest speakers, Clayton Willis and Ragan Fretwell Brown. Clayton Willis currently serves as the Farm Credit Leasing Relationship Manager for the southeastern United States. Clayton has been working in the agricultural equipment finance sect...

Episode Seven’s theme is the belief that there is truly no place like HOME for the holidays! Host Billy Billings, a Relationship Manager with Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, welcomes co-host Jordan Gilbert, along with guest speakers, Natalie Kirbo and Brandon Godwin. If you’re asking Santa for a new key under the tree, a historic home renovation, or a custom home build this Christmas and into the N...

Here we grow again with Episode Six of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit’s Podcast! Our host, Billy Billings, welcomes a cohort of expert guests taking time out of their busy schedules to share their experiences promoting the great industry of agriculture in the communities and classrooms across Southwest Georgia. This episode features commentary by Andrew Thoron, Megan Verner, and Fredando Jackson. A...

Here we grow again with Episode Four of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit’s Podcast! Our host, Billy Billings, welcomes expert guests taking time out of their busy schedules to share their insights and expertise on farms in transition, succession planning, and financial planning for the long term success of your farm or agriculture operation. This episode features commentary by Ashley Gardner and Bran...

Here we grow again with Episode Four of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit’s Podcast, Here We Grow. Our host welcomes a cohort of expert guests taking time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge of land and recreational properties in SWGA as well as how to finance it and how to look at it as an investment opportunity. This episode features commentary by Mike Matre, Brant Harrell, and Lee...

Here we grow again with Episode Three of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit’s Podcast, Here We Grow. Our host welcomes a lineup of seasoned industry experts willing to share their knowledge and insights with young, beginning, and small operation farmers. On this episode we present commentary from Van McCall, Lindsey Hayes, and Tarrell Bennett. Van McCall is an ordained minister and retired ag lender fr...

Here we grow again with Episode Two of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit’s Podcast, Here We Grow! Our host, Billy Billings, welcomes a fantastic lineup of experts willing to share their fall forecasts and insights to the 2022 harvest season. This episode features commentary by Pam Knox, Casey Cox Kerr, and Don Shurley. Pam Knox is the Director of the University of Georgia Weather Network, a group of 8...

Here we grow with our first Podcast! On this first episode, our host, Billy Billings, welcomes CEO and President of Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, Paxton Poitevint, and Georgia Ag Commissioner, Gary Black. Gary W. Black serves as the 16th Commissioner of Agriculture in Georgia's history. Currently in his third term, Commissioner Black has served in various leadership positions during his 40-year c...