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Farm Credit CEO to Testify at House Hearing on Ag Credit Conditions Marc Knisely, President and CEO of AgCountry Farm Credit Services based in Fargo, North Dakota, will testify at the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit hearing today.

Farm Credit Increased Quality, Quantity of Programs to Support YBS Farmers in 2018 Farm Credit institutions increased the quality and quantity of programs and services in support of young, beginning and small (YBS) producers across the country in 2018, according to a Farm Credit Administration (FCA) report released this week. The Agency also reported favorably on Farm Credit’s work to tailor their outreach to diverse producers.

Farm Credit Makes Grant to Improve Access to Mental Health Care for Farmers Farm Credit has partnered with AgriSafe Network to support its Total Farmer Health campaign. The program will educate rural health professionals on the mental health risks faced by farmers and ranchers and trains them to integrate basic mental health screenings into their primary care practices.

Statement on the Death of Dallas Tonsager Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement on the death of Dallas Tonsager. “Dallas had a life-long passion for rural communities and agriculture. During his time in Washington, D.C., Dallas worked tirelessly to support farm families and make a more vibrant rural economy. His leadership and his friendship will be deeply missed.”

Farm Credit CEOs Testify on Rural Economy, Disaster Assistance Bringing a message of how they are working with customers in this difficult agricultural cycle – and given the hurricanes last year and floods this year – three Farm Credit System CEOs will testify in front of the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee this morning.

Farm Credit: Farm Bill Will Provide Certainty to Producers WASHINGTON, D.C. – President and CEO of the Farm Credit Council Todd Van Hoose released the following statement following Congressional passage of the Farm Bill:

Farm Credit Welcomes Farm Bill Conference Report, Urges Passage WASHINGTON, D.C. – President and CEO of the Farm Credit Council Todd Van Hoose released the following statement following regarding the Farm Bill conference report:

Farm Credit Continues its Commitment to Young, Beginning and Small Farmers WASHINGTON, D.C.

Farm Credit Appreciates Infrastructure Proposal from Senate Democrats WASHINGTON, D.C.

Farm Credit Thanks President Trump for Commitment to Rural Infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. – President and CEO of the Farm Credit Council, Todd Van Hoose, released the following statement following the release of Pre