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New Century Farmer Prepares Young Farmers for Success
FFA’s New Century Farmer conference develops participants’ planning skills to help them prosper in the business of farming. Farm Credit is deeply committed to the future of agriculture, and we believe in the efficacy and value of FFA and the New Century Farmer program.
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COVID-19 Response: Farm Credit Steps Up in Even the Most Challenging Times
Farm Credit associations across the country support farmers, ranchers and rural communities in good times and bad, and the COVID-19 crisis is no exception. This first post in the series "Farm Credit COVID-19 Response” details Farm Credit's financial support of customers during the pandemic.
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Mentors Helping Historically Underserved Farmers & Ranchers
Each January, we celebrate mentorship month. And those of us in the farming community understand the vital role mentors play in our farming and ranching practices.
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Farm Credit Helps Adults, Students Learn More About Agriculture Careers
Adults and high school students interested in careers in agriculture will have help reaching their goals thanks to a recent $15,000 donation by Farm Credit to the Center for Lan
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Financial Literacy Made Fun
To teach students how to manage their finances without the risk of real-life financial consequences, Farm Credit partnered with the University of Idaho Extension to create Night of the Living Debt (NLD), a video game where zombies have taken over the financial world and a failure to pay off their demands will result in a diminished credit score.
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COVID-19 Response: Farm Credit Support Expands into Communities
This fourth and final post in the series, “Farm Credit COVID-19 Response," describes how Farm Credit institutions support the rural communities where our customers and employees both live and work.
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National Young Farmers Coalition Launches Finding Farmland Calculator
Farm Credit is proud to announce the recent launch of the National Young Farmers Coalition’s Finding Farmland Calculator, an innovative new decision-making tool built specifically for farmers seeking land.
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Confidence, Contacts and Leadership Skills: Farm Credit and American Agri-Women
While the role of women in agriculture is changing rapidly, some women continue to face challenges as they navigate careers in farming, ranching and agribusiness. American Agri-Women and its affiliate organizations (hereby referred to as Agri-Women) provide women the opportunity to make their voices heard in agriculture and learn valuable leadership skills in the company of their peers.
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FoodCorps Educates Young People About Garden-to-Classroom
FoodCorps strives to help America’s youth understand where their food comes from and build an appreciation for the farmers and ranchers who make that food a reality. It also teaches students about the vitality of good nutrition, in order to build strong and healthy bodies.
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CoBank Grant Supports Training for Rural Water Employees
CoBank, a national cooperative bank serving Farm Credit associations, agribusinesses and rural infrastructure providers, has partnered with the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) to underwrite a program that will target and train the next generation of technical workers needed to ensure the future operation of critical water and wastewater systems in rural communities.