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Partnering for Progress: How Farmers & Merchants Bank and Valley View School District Are Investing in the Future

At Farmers & Merchants Bank, our strongest partnerships are built on more than transactions — they’re built on shared values, local pride and long-term trust. Our relationship with Valley View School District is a perfect example. Market President Randy Bearce had long envisioned bringing Valley View into the Farmers and Merchants Bank family. The result […]

Freedom Checking: Banking That Honors Service

When Farmers & Merchants Bank launched the Freedom Checking account in November 2024, it wasn’t just another account — it was a reflection of the bank’s commitment to those who have and are actively serving our country. Built with the unique financial needs of veterans and active service members in mind, the account provides meaningful […]

Securing Business Loans in Turbulent Times: Practical Tips for Small Businesses

By Tyler Spoon, Fayetteville Community President, The Bank of Fayetteville This column by Tyler Spoon, Fayetteville community president for The Bank of Fayetteville, originally appeared in the June 30 edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. Click here to read the article on the journal’s website. Economic uncertainty, high interest rates and escalating costs are […]

The Business Solutions Department: Driving Growth Since 2020

Since its launch in 2020, Farmers & Merchants Bank’s Business Solutions Department has transformed the way the bank serves its commercial customers, driving growth and increasing services through tailored financial solutions. Under the leadership of Pepper Morrison, Business Solutions Director, the department has delivered unprecedented growth by providing the best customer experience to our commercial […]

Packaging Specialties: A Partnership Built on Trust and Growth

For nearly 50 years, Packaging Specialties has been a cornerstone of the community, growing from a single location to a multi-state operation with four companies and 450 employees, including 250 who call this community home. What started as a family business in 1975 has evolved into a leader in the packaging industry, serving over 20 […]

A Family Farm, A Lasting Partnership

For Jason and Marta Berry, farming isn’t just a business — it’s their family’s legacy, rooted in hard work, trust and a strong financial partner in Farmers & Merchants Bank. Their journey with the bank began in 1992 when Jason joined his father at Berry Farms, growing rice, corn and soybeans in the heart of […]