Food for Thought Poultry Edition-March 2025

Ensuring Success for Poultry Farmers: One Family's Story

Holly and Matthew Anglin always dreamed of starting a poultry farm, and First Financial Bank helped make this life and career shift a reality.

The Time for Change

Based in Mississippi, Holly and Matthew Anglin had a dream of starting a poultry farm, but faced similar challenges of other aspiring business owners in finding a supportive and reliable banking partner. Matthew served overseas for several years during his military career, including time in Iraq after 9/11 when many other business owners were facing challenges with the economic downturn. The discipline and determination while in the Army would lead to the success of the poultry farm.

How to Read a Balance Sheet for a Poultry Farm

What is a Balance Sheet?

The poultry farm’s balance sheet is a snapshot of assets and liabilities at a single point in time. It provides information on what resources are available to the business and how those resources are financed. The bottom line is that the balance sheet can be a key element in helping you determine whether the poultry farm is a wise investment for you – or not.

Mint Chocolate Poke Cake

Ingredients

1 box devil's food cake mix
ingredients to make the cake: eggs, oil, and water (use the amounts given on the cake mix box)
2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
4 cups milk (I used whole milk)
8 ounce tub whipped topping
½ teaspoon mint extract
green food coloring
¼ cup chopped Andes mints

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Prepare the cake mix and bake per the directions on the back of the box.
When the cake comes out of the oven, take a wooden utensil handle or something similar and poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth.
Pour the pudding over the cake, making sure to pour it as much as possible into the holes. Spread it all out, and using the back of the spoon, gently push the pudding down into the holes.
Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set.
In a medium bowl, stir together the whipped topping, mint extract, and food coloring until there are no streaks, and it reaches your desired color.
Spread the whipped topping on top of the cake and place it in the refrigerator again for 2 hours or longer to set.
When ready to serve, add chopped Andes mints for garnish. Slice and serve.

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