Press Release
January 14, 2021
Farm Credit Council Responds to Climate Report
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose released the following statement in response to the Center for American Progress’ (CAP) report, Promoting Climate-Resilient Agricultural and Rural Credit.
Press Release
December 10, 2020
Farm Credit Statement on Vilsack Nomination
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement on news reports that President-Elect Joe Biden will nominate Secretary Tom Vilsack to lead the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Press Release
October 27, 2020
Farm Credit Announces Internship Program for HBCU Students, Hosts HBCU-Focused Job Fair
The Farm Credit Council created an internship stipend program to encourage students and recent graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to join the Farm Credit System.
Press Release
August 14, 2020
Farm Credit’s Commitment to Young, Beginning and Small Farmers Grew in 2019
Farm Credit institutions increased their support of young, beginning and small (YBS) farmers and ranchers across the country in 2019, according to a Farm Credit Administration (FCA) presentation released on August 13, 2020.
Press Release
July 28, 2020
Farm Credit Statement on the HEALS Act
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement about the U.S.
Press Release
June 26, 2020
Farm Credit Council reaffirms its mission to support people of color in rural communities and agriculture
Statement of Todd Van Hoose, President and CEO, Farm Credit Council: The events of the past few weeks sharply demonstrate the need for all Americans to recognize and reflect on the discrimination and racism in our society that creates hardship and blocks opportunity for many of our fellow citizens, especially Black Americans.
Press Release
June 23, 2020
Farm Groups Launch Free Stress Management Course
The training course, geared toward farmers and ranchers, is open to the public and will help individuals identify
signs of chronic stress and offer effective communication skills.
Press Release
May 6, 2020
Farm Credit support Rebuild Rural letter, focus on rural infrastructure
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose released the following statement today in support of the Rebuild Rural coalition’s letter to Congress. “Parents working and students studying from home has brought the urban/rural divide on broadband to the fore in a way we can no longer afford to ignore. That same broadband would help rural residents avoid medical appointments through telehealth initiatives – decreasing their exposure to others at the hospitals and clinics,” Van Hoose said.
Press Release
April 23, 2020
Farm Credit Statement on Latest Covid-19 Funding
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement after Congress passed the latest funding to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. “Farm Credit applauds the quick action by Congress and President Trump in approving this latest assistance package. We will do everything in our power to get farmers and ranchers access to funding through the Paycheck Protection Program."
Press Release
April 18, 2020
Farm Credit Statement on USDA Announcement of Ag Funding
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement regarding last night’s announcement of aid for farmers and ranchers. “On behalf of Farm Credit, we thank Secretary Perdue and President Trump for their quick action to provide much needed direct assistance to farmers and ranchers. U.S. ag producers face unprecedented interruptions in the food/ag supply chain because of the Covid-19 pandemic."