Fly-In Resources

The Farm Credit Fly-In offers an opportunity to underscore the importance of Farm Credit’s mission on Capitol Hill. Directors, customers and colleagues all sharing their stories about Farm Credit leaves a strong, positive impression with policymakers and other important stakeholders.

Coming together with a unified front demonstrates how the System fulfills our mission every day and why that mission remains so critical to rural communities and agriculture.

Important Dates and Deadlines

  • July 29: Registration Opens
  • September 23: Deadline to Submit Product and Customer Information
  • September 23: Marketplace Materials May Begin Arriving
  • October 4: Customer Poster Deadline
  • October 11: Registration Closes
  • October 11: Deadline for Arrival of Marketplace Products
  • October 16: Virtual Session on Messaging and Capitol Hill Meetings
  • November 4: Fly-In Programming, Evening Appreciation Event
  • November 5: Hill Meetings and Marketplace Reception

Shipping Information

Receiving Window: Products may begin arriving on September 23, 2025, and must be received no later than October 11, 2025

Shipping Addresses: 

  • Alcohol only: Farm Credit Council office, 50 F Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20001
  • All other products: EventNext’s warehouse, 2401 Brown Road Lake Orion, Michigan 48359

As you plan for shipping product to EventNext, please note the following:

  • EventNext warehouse hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • Please request a 24-hour advance notice phone call to EventNext at 248-266-6361.
  • Please request that your shipper deliver the product in a truck no larger than 26-28’ and with a liftgate.

Marketplace Product Requirements

  • 250 individual pieces, individually packaged
  • Valued at no more than $5.00 per item
  • Packaged in non-glass, non-breakable containers
  • Non-perishable*

*Certain special accommodations may be made. Please email mary.streiffert@fccouncil.com for inquiries. 

Marketplace Product List

  • AgCarolina Farm Credit: Honey Sticks
  • AgCountry Farm Credit: Honey, Cranberry Juice, Vodka
  • AgCredit: Apple Butter, Salsa, Beef Sticks
  • AgGeorgia: Muscadine Wine
  • AgSouth Farm Credit: Honey, Beef Jerky, Pecans
  • AgTexas: Raw and Honey Toasted Pecans, Assorted Flavored Popcorn
  • AgWest Farm Credit: Hot Sauce, Kale Chips, Hazelnuts, Mint Gum, Toothpaste, Lotion, Chapstick and Face Cream, Barley Couscous & Risotto
  • Alabama AgCredit: Pecan Halves
  • Alabama Farm Credit: Beef Jerky
  • American AgCredit: Beef Sticks, Dried Fruit, Beef Jerky, Chocolate Bars, Lavender Towels, Wine, Flavored Walnuts, Pecans
  • Arbor One: Cinnamon Sugar Pecans
  • Capital Farm Credit: Honey
  • Central Texas Farm Credit: Milk
  • CoBank: Rice, Cheese, Craisins, Cranberries, Chocolate Covered Prunes
  • Colonial Farm Credit: Cornbread Mix, Milk
  • Compeer: Strawberry Leather, Burger Seasoning, Bourbon
  • Farm Credit East: Maple Syrup, Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, Bakery Item, Coffee Milk, Assorted Produce, Sparkling Apple Cider
  • Farm Credit Illinois: Beef Sticks
  • Farm Credit Mid-America: Goat Milk Soap, Peanut Butter, Bourbon, Popcorn, Lip Balm
  • Farm Credit of Florida: Potato Chips, Salsa
  • Farm Credit of Northwest Florida: Honey
  • Farm Credit of Southern Colorado: Quinoa, Potatoes
  • Farm Credit of the Virginias: Fresh Vegetables, Assorted Mums, Pumpkins and Gourds for Decoration, Ice Cream
  • Farm Credit Services of America: Corn Meal, Wool Balls, Oatmeal, Bison Snacks
  • Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas: Honey, Honey Granola
  • FCS Financial: Flavored Whiskey, Honey
  • First South: Rice, Sugar
  • Fresno Madera Farm Credit: Figs
  • Frontier Farm Credit: Cheese
  • Golden State Farm Credit: Flavored Almonds, Dried Fruit
  • GreenStone Farm Credit: Cheese Curds, Dried Cherries
  • High Plains Farm Credit: Flour
  • Horizon Farm Credit: Kettle Corn
  • Louisiana Land Bank: Sugar
  • Plains Land Bank: Fresh Vegetables
  • Premier Farm Credit: Unpopped Popcorn
  • Southern AgCredit: Pumpkin Puree
  • Texas Farm Credit Services: Cozy Cotton Kits
  • Western AgCredit: Popcorn on the Cob
  • Yosemite Farm Credit: Walnut Snack Packs

*Products submitted via form as of October 15, 2025

Poster Details

New Display Method: This year, customer posters will be hung from the sides of the event tent, replacing the previous use of easels. 

State Banner: To assist attendees in quickly identifying their local booth, FCC will add a 4-inch banner at the top of every poster. This banner will display the state name and corresponding state icon, as shown above. 

Poster Specifications: 

  • Format: PDF 
  • Resolution: 300 dpi 
  • Dimensions: 36.25” x 44.25” (final printed size will be 36” x 48”, including the banner) 
  • Content: Focus on visuals and limit text for readability at a distance 

Canva Templates: Canva templates are available to streamline the poster creation process. If you wish to utilize these templates, please email Lucy Waskiewicz for access.  

Example of Marketplace Reception table and poster from the 2023 Fly-In.

Questions?

Please contact Anne Thompson with any questions.

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