AMERICUS — Southwest Georgia Farm Credit announces that Lori Hargrove has joined the staff as a Client Relations specialist. A native of Wilcox County, she worked with the Sumter/Schley FSA Office for 24 years prior to joining the staff in the association’s Americus office.

“Mrs. Hargrove is very familiar with our agriculturally-based community and has the financial and analytical skills that will help our association provide excellent customer service to our member-owners,” said Brian Wilson, senior Relationship manager at Southwest Georgia Farm Credit.

Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a locally owned and controlled financial cooperative headquartered in Bainbridge, and is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, established by Congress in 1916 to ensure rural areas have access to competitively priced financing. The association serves 21 counties, offering a variety of loan and leasing programs. Residential mortgages are also available.