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Farm Credit’s Commitment to Young, Beginning and Small Farmers Grew in 2020 Farm Credit institutions increased their support of young, beginning and small (YBS) farmers and ranchers across the country in 2020, according to a Farm Credit Administration (FCA) report delivered on August 12, 2021. "In the midst of a pandemic, Farm Credit leaned into its mission and strengthened its support for young, beginning and small farmers and ranchers. The commitment Farm Credit lenders make to YBS farmers and ranchers does not waver, in good years or bad. It’s a critical part of our mission, and we’re dedicated to fulfilling it regardless of a pandemic, low commodity prices, challenging trade environments or anything else,” said Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose.

Farm Credit Urges House to Pass Infrastructure Legislation Farm Credit CEO Todd Van Hoose made a statement in support of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Farm Credit thanks the Senate for its bipartisan efforts to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This legislation will create jobs and improve quality of life across the country, including in rural America."

Farm Credit Council Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: “Rural communities and agriculture face unique and urgent infrastructure challenges that require serious and specialized investment. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will bring much-needed support for rural broadband and rural water systems.

Farm Credit Welcomes Senate Passage of Growing Climate Solutions Act Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement on the Senate passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act. 

Farm Credit Welcomes Nominee for USDA Rural Development Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement on the nomination of Xochitl Torres Small for Under Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

Farm Credit Council Joins Biden Administration’s COVID-19 Community Corps Farm Credit Council has joined the COVID-19 Community Corps. Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, partners share science-based information directly with community organizations and Americans across the country to empower them to fight against COVID-19 and share the importance of vaccinations in their communities.

Farm Credit Announces MANRRS Scholarship Winners Farm Credit and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) are excited to announce the winners of the 2021 Farm Credit/MANRRS VIP Scholarship. This competitive academic scholarship provides special programming for outstanding MANRRS students who have expressed an interest in Farm Credit. 

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. 

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.

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).