Blog

Supporting Future Agriculture Leaders Through Scholarships and School Gardens Farm Credit supports young people at every stage of their agriculture education. From purchasing students’ 4-H or FFA livestock at the county fair, to supporting local

Farm Credit Builds Markets for Local Farmers 2018 marked the inaugural Direct Agricultural Marketing Summit, the first of its kind in the United States. Farm Credit, a Summit cosponsor, was proud to partner with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Distribution Research Society, National Value-Added Agriculture conference and the Farmers Market Coalition to coordinate this innovative gathering. 

Innovative Direct Agricultural Marketing Projects Honored MarketMaker is a national network of states that connect farmers and fishermen with food retailers, grocery stores, processors, caterers, chefs and consumers. It is an ever-growing partnership of organizations investing in a coordinated effort to build a virtual infrastructure that brings healthy, fresh, and flavorful food to the average consumer.

Farm Credit Partners with Universities to Support the Next Generation of Ag Leaders Farm Credit is committed to preparing the leaders of tomorrow through its support for educational institutions. Farm Credit institutions across the country demonstrate this support through partnerships with universities and colleges to provide scholarships, engage with students and support cutting-edge research and facilities.

Empowering Teachers to Ensure the Future of Agriculture The future of agriculture relies upon the successful transfer of knowledge from one generation of farmers to the next. The National Association of Agricultural Educators works towards this goal through the implementation of training programs that empower agricultural educators to teach Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) courses to high school students.

Annie's Project: A Community Where All Questions are Welcome

Annie’s Project: Knowledge is Power Annie’s Project prepares women for success on the farm and in business by teaching them critical agriculture and financial skills. Enjoy the next piece in our series on Annie's Project.

Annie’s Project: Finding Your Voice Leadership means speaking up for what you believe in. This second post in our Annie’s Project series shows how Annie's Project provides women with both the confidence to speak out about agriculture and the communication skills they need to do so. 

Annie’s Project: Building a New Generation of Ag Leaders While women often face unique educational and leadership barriers that inhibit their ability to fully participate in their farm business, they have a program known as Annie’s Project to support their educational needs. This is the first of a series of posts about how Annie's Project empowers women to become leaders in agriculture.

FFA: Investing in the Next Generation of Ag Leaders Farm Credit supports the future of agriculture by partnering with organizations such as FFA. Enjoy this short video clip about our partnership.