Press Release
February 26, 2021
Farm Credit Awards $51,000 in Grants to 51 FFA members
Farm Credit recently awarded $51,000 in grants to 51 FFA members across the country, as well as $51,000 in grants to the winners’ FFA chapters.
Press Release
February 23, 2021
Farm Credit Congratulates Vilsack on Confirmation
Farm Credit Council welcomes the continued partnership with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and praises his confirmation as USDA Secretary. Farm Credit looks forward to working with him to combat the challenges facing the agriculture industry.
Press Release
February 22, 2021
Farm Credit Reinforces Commitment to Support Climate-Smart Ag
Farm Credit Council reinforced its commitment to supporting climate-smart agriculture by joining the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA).
Blog
February 19, 2021
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.
Blog
February 10, 2021
“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.
Blog
February 4, 2021
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.
Blog
February 2, 2021
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.
Press Release
January 28, 2021
Farm Credit Statement on Rural Infrastructure Letter Sent to Biden
Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose today voiced Farm Credit’s strong support for the Rebuild Rural Coalition’s letter to President Joe Biden, and he called on Congress and the Biden Administration to set aside specific funds for rural infrastructure priorities.
Blog
January 20, 2021
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.
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.