Underwriters from Farm Credit Mid-America recently got a first-hand look at agriculture in Western Kentucky.

Christian County Agriculture Extension Agent Matt Futtrell says he spent two days with a group of new loan underwriters from Farm Credit to provide them some on-farm knowledge and experience that will help in their career.

click to download audioFuttrell says the western Kentucky farm tour was arranged by Becky Marlowe and John David Fourqurean from the Hopkinsville Farm Credit office.

click to download audioHe says they field a variety of questions on the farms visited.

click to download audioFarm Credit Mid-America is one of the primary farm lenders in Kentucky and the region.