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Farm Credit Supports the Next Generation of Ranchers
From cowboy to educated member of the ranching community; Logan Naylor will be forever grateful for the Texas Christian University (TCU) Ranch Management Program. Lone Star Ag Credit proudly supports the TCU ranch management program and recently created an endowment for the program.
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Agriculture Future of America Engages Students in Conversations about Diversity in Agriculture
As the composition of the agriculture industry continues to evolve, Agriculture Future of America hosted AFA Bridge: Thriving through our differences, to embrace the benefits diversity provides.
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Agriculture in the Classroom Teaches More Than You’d Think
Eight teachers won the 2021 National Agriculture in the in the Classroom Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award for their ability to teach agricultural concepts to students of all ages throughout their curriculums, and many chose to do so through a school garden.
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Supporting the Future of Ag Via Experiential Learning
In 2021, Farm Credit partnered with FFA to sponsor 51 SAE projects for students ranging from 7th-12th grade across 38 different states.
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“It’s okay to not be okay” Destigmatizing mental health conversations in rural communities
Farmers, ranchers and members of rural communities across the country are struggling with mental health challenges. Recognizing this, CoBank partnered with the Colorado Agriculture Department and others in the ag community to help connect people to important resources.
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Becoming a Financial Superhero at the 2021 FFA Horizon Conference
It’s important to Farm Credit that America’s young people learn business skills to carry on America’s agricultural legacy, taking over family businesses and starting their own operations.
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Air Force Veteran-Turned-Sheep Farmer with Help from Farm Credit
A Farmer Veteran Coalition grant program, funded by Farm Credit, provided Robert Barnett, a beginning farmer, with funds to purchase a solar-powered, portable fencing system.
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Farm Bureau Announces 2021 Ag Innovation Challenge Winners
After a week filled with fascinating and inspiring business pitches from ten of America’s most innovative entrepreneurs, the American Farm Bureau Federation announced the 2021 Ag Innovation Challenge winners.
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Top Ten Entrepreneurs Gear up for the 2021 Ag Innovation Challenge
Learn about the inspiring, top ten semifinalists that will compete at the 2021 Ag Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneur of the Year and People's Choice Award.
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2020’s Twelve Days of Farm Credit
Join us for 2020’s “12 Days of Farm Credit,” as we highlight our customers and thank them for bringing the magic to this holiday season.