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Farm Credit: Mission-Driven, Member-Owned Farm Credit’s support for rural communities and agriculture is rooted in a ground - up approach.

From Market Access to Beginning Farmer Education, Farm Credit Helps GrowNYC Do It All When you think about the “city that never sleeps,” agriculture is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. You may be surprised to learn that New York City is home to more than 50 farmers markets selling fresh food grown by more than 250 local producers. Farm Credit is helping these farm businesses succeed through a new partnership with local nonprofit GrowNYC.

American Farmland Trust Develops Agricultural Viability Index with support from Farm Credit American Farmland Trust developed the Agricultural Viability Index for eight Northeast states with the help of CoBank and Farm Credit East. The AVI is an interactive web-based tool designed to help decision makers assess the health of agriculture as an economic sector at a state, county and/or regional level. 

Farmers and Food Banks Bring Fresh Food to Local Communities Farm Credit Mid-America sends hundreds of employees to volunteer with Farms to Food Banks, a program through which extra produce is gleaned from farmers' fields and donated to local food banks.

Wait, Eggs Aren't Dairy? If your local grocery store shelved bananas next to bratwursts, would you assume that bananas were made from pork? How about if they sold pasta sauce next to salad dressing; would you start slathering marinara on your spinach? However absurd these assumptions may seem, participants in the Young Dairy Leadership Institute (YDLI) find the need for consumer education to be high. YDLI educates consumers about the dairy industry while also providing professional development opportunities for young dairy leaders.

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. 

Farm Credit Partners with National Farmers Union to Support the Next Generation of Farmers Farm Credit is proud to partner with the National Farmers Union's Beginning Farmer Institute as they provide a diverse group of new farmers the skills they need to succeed.

Social Media Bridges the Gap ​“We are at a crossroads with the average age of farmers today, so the focus on young, beginning and small farmers is incredibly important,” Thompson said. “That’s what I appreciate about Farm Credit - they provide assistance to those who are just starting out or are the first person in their family to enter into agriculture.” ​

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.

Farm Credit Celebrates its Military Veteran Employees Chris Obermeyer, a veteran and vice president of credit operations at FCSAmerica, hosted a panel discussion featuring his Farm Credit colleagues who served in the armed forces. The event also garnered a special appearance by Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska and members of his staff.