The Feed-October

How FSA Farm Loans Can Help You

Buying a farm is a big decision. Whether you want to commercially raise poultry, dairy cows, cattle, or produce one of many crops is a big decision. You’ll probably need a loan to help get you started. That’s where the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and knowledgeable lenders like First Financial Bank come in – to assist family farmers like you.

What is an FSA Farm Loan?

The Farm Service Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) mission is to “equitably serve all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans.”

What we are up to!

Last month, FFB poultry lenders Greg Graham and Hunter Crowson attended the Kentucky Poultry Federation and annual meeting.

Thank you to the Kentucky Poultry Federation for hosting this event!

Chicken Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients

5 cups cubed cornbread
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
4 celery ribs, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread cubes on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toasted. Cool on baking pan.
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in cornbread, chicken, soups, broth and seasonings.
Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through.