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Banking on Agriculture: Hard Truths and Hope for Rural Communities with Sam Nesbit

In this candid episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims sits down with Sam Nesbit, Senior Vice President at First United Bank, to explore the financial and emotional landscape of modern agriculture. With deep roots in the West Texas ag community, Sam shares insights from the front lines of agricultural lending, describing how small-town banks are helping producers navigate one of the most financially challenging periods in decades.

They dive into the complexities of farm finance, from rising input costs and volatile crop prices to the growing strain on farmers without clear…

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