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Jewels of the Sea | Philly Seafood, Sugar Land, Texas

In 1952, Antonia and Edward Garcia, Sr. purchased their first shrimp boat. Since then, the family-run business has become the largest shrimping fleet in the country. Three generations of family […]

A Jack of All Trades

Agriculture was born into Shane Sklar. The fourth-generation farmer and rancher from Jackson County is the owner and operator of El Toro Farms and Sklar Seed. In addition to planting […]

A Lifestyle of Legacy

Even as the leaves begin to change and the year draws to a close, work still needs to be done. Crisp mornings of outdoor labor end near campfires, while soaking […]

Farmer Dreams

Dreams are more than movie scenes depicted behind closed eyes. They are goals. They are ambitions. They’re the inception of wild ideas. And within the agriculture industry, they are missions […]

Stewards of a Natural Resource

It’s not out of character for agriculturalists to be in touch with the land. However, amongst this diverse population, you find agrarians who view its capabilities and longevity in unison, […]

Trailblaze

A conversation with CFC Board Non-Stockholder Director, Sharleen Walkoviak Women have fought to etch their names in history and today it is no surprise that they surround great discovery, passionate […]

Bringing the Sunshine

Planting roots in Texas Farming may seem a curious choice for a medical and public health researcher, but it brings Nguyen full circle. She earned a master’s degree in agriculture […]

Communication | The Key to Your Ag Operation’s Success

Communication- the human connection- is the key to personal and career success. -Paul J. Meyer A solid and open relationship with your lender is vital to your operation’s success. Out of […]

Open Season | Hunting for the Right Property

#teamCFC understands the planning process and the vision for purchasing recreational property. It’s a reality that can actually be easier to achieve than that trophy whitetail you’ve had your eye […]

Property Improvements | Financing Your Own Slice of Texas

CFC Relationship Manager Brody Deaver has seen an increased interest in the great outdoors, purchasing new property and improving owned property alike. “Property improvements can definitely add fiscal value,” says […]