Build the Barn
In early 2015, the East Buchanan
Agriculture Foundation launched
the “Build the Barn” campaign to
build a multispecies livestock barn
at the East Buchanan School Farm.
The barn will provide students the
Left to Right: Dean Walkup, East Buchanan C-1 Board of Education, East Buchanan
Agricultural Foundation Vice President; Maddy Walkup, East Buchanan FFA Reporter;
Gabea Eldredge, East Buchanan FFA President; Chuck Wilson, East Buchanan FFA
Advisor, East Buchanan Agricultural Foundation Director; Jeff Rhode, Vice President,
FCS Financial; Phillip Eiberger, Financial Services Officer, FCS Financial
opportunity to have hands-on,
agricultural learning experiences.
FCS Financial recently donated
$2,500 to help the Foundation
reach their goal of $75,000.
The hoop-style facility will be able to house cattle, hogs, sheep, goats and other small animal projects with pens
designed for each species. Additionally, storage areas for feed and bedding as well as space for clipping, trimming
and animal care will be included.
New Office Going up in Maryville
In March, the FCS Financial office in Maryville will move to its new location at 27186 282nd Street. A grand
opening celebration is being planned in conjunction with Customer Appreciation Day on March 17. More details
about the move and opening will be mailed in February to customers of the Maryville office.
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