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.
Blog
December 25, 2020
2020’s Twelve Days of Farm Credit
Join us for 2020’s “12 Days of Farm Credit,” as we highlight our customers and thank them for bringing the magic to this holiday season.
Blog
December 24, 2020
Top Ten Entrepreneurs Gear up for the 2021 Ag Innovation Challenge
Learn about the inspiring, top ten semifinalists that will compete at the 2021 Ag Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneur of the Year and People's Choice Award.
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).