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Bob's Blog: June 2011

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Monday, June 13, 2011. Who Died and Made You Boss? My thoughts on the importance of leading when you’re not technically the leader. In our employee newsletter, Across the Fence, we’ve been talking about leadership for the last few months. The latter choice, of course, requires some leadership. It requires some followership too, but it requires that the group shows leadership, and works to come together to bring value to our members. It’s the same way with our members. They are all independent p...In both...

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Bob's Blog: Putting the Serve in Service

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Putting the Serve in Service. One of our speakers last week (at our annual employee appreciation/information meeting) was Charles Marshall. A motivational speaker who focuses on the importance of customer service. A couple of things he said really resonated with me, and I wanted to share them here. Charles talked about putting the SERVE back in service. By that, he means that each employee (of any company- so feel free to share this with your staff! Should always strive to:.

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Bob's Blog: March 2011

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Each year it amazes me the number of exceptional applicants we get for our scholarship program. Just when I think they can’t get any more talented, they impress me again. Our customers certainly know how to raise great families! Congratulations to the following students, who will be receiving over $18,000 in awards:. Denise Beam from Elverson, PA. Jacqueline Binkley from Shenandoah Junction, WV. Ashley Caroff from Quakertown, PA. Carissa Doody from Union Bridge, MD. I get so exci...

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Bob's Blog: September 2011

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Thursday, September 1, 2011. Welcome to the Future. A couple of years ago, I was in a meeting where the speaker asked the audience what color YIELD signs were. Someone quickly yelled out “Yellow and black,” and the speaker then asked how many people in the audience thought that YIELD signs were yellow and black. I confidently raised my hand. All these numbers mean that the world is changing. And agriculture has to change with it. Way to reach hundreds and hundreds of people every day. The Hopkins Farm Cr...

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Bob's Blog: May 2012

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Friday, May 11, 2012. Testifying on the Farm Bill: The Farm Credit System is Strong. Yesterday, I had the priviledge of testifying before the House Agriculture Committee's Credit Subcommittee on behalf of the Farm Credit System. To continue serving our mission, we must have continued access to the national debt markets and an independent, arm's-length regulator that comprehends the unique requirements of agriculture and rural communities. In addition to being closely regulated, we have the built in o...

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Bob's Blog: The Best of the Best

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011. The Best of the Best. Last month, we closed our offices for a day to hold an employee information meeting. Whenever our entire staff gets together, I’m reminded how lucky I am to work with such a great group of people. Our staff members are fun, and funny, but they’re also incredibly hard workers, innovative and committed to making our association the best financial partner for ag producers and rural homeowners in our area. Rebecca Bowmaster – Distinguished Service Award. Subsc...

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Bob's Blog: Testifying on the Farm Bill: The Farm Credit System is Strong

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Friday, May 11, 2012. Testifying on the Farm Bill: The Farm Credit System is Strong. Yesterday, I had the priviledge of testifying before the House Agriculture Committee's Credit Subcommittee on behalf of the Farm Credit System. To continue serving our mission, we must have continued access to the national debt markets and an independent, arm's-length regulator that comprehends the unique requirements of agriculture and rural communities. In addition to being closely regulated, we have the built in o...

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Bob's Blog: July 2010

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Thursday, July 1, 2010. Ten years ago, five separate associations—Central Maryland Farm Credit, Chesapeake Farm Credit, Delaware Farm Credit, Keystone Farm Credit, and Marva Farm Credit came together to create one entity: MidAtlantic Farm Credit. At the time, it was the largest merger in Farm Credit history (and it might still be—I’m not sure. But I do know that we are still one of the largest in history). The real work for staff starts after the merger. Thank you. And happy anniversary. Bob Frazee has b...

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Bob's Blog: Good Things in Difficult Times

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Monday, April 16, 2012. Good Things in Difficult Times. Last week we wrapped up our five annual stockholder meetings. I really enjoyed visiting with our membership and talking to them about all the ways Farm Credit has opened doors for many over its more than 95 years. For those that couldn't make it, I thought I'd share my remarks at the meeting. If you'd like to see the powerpoint presentation, which includes some financial highlights, click here. Seemingly, there are no landmark initiatives of the mag...