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.

New FFA program helps students make the leap into college Going off to college is a big leap into the unknown for most college-bound high school seniors – especially when they’re doing so in the midst of a worldwide pandemi

Farm Credit Supports the Next Generation of Ranchers From cowboy to educated member of the ranching community; Logan Naylor will be forever grateful for the Texas Christian University (TCU) Ranch Management Program. Lone Star Ag Credit proudly supports the TCU ranch management program and recently created an endowment for the program.

Farm Credit Lenders “Ground-Truth” Conference on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Beginning farmers are often lumped together and treated as a homogeneous group when, in fact, they are quite diverse, especially when it comes to their credit needs. Farm Credit representatives shared their perspectives on the topic during a conference titled “Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.”  

Farm Credit Supports Farmworkers Transitioning to Farmers Farm Credit was proud to sponsor the 2019 Latino Farmer Conference in support of the fastest growing population of farmers throughout California, Latinos transitioning from farmworkers to farmers.

Farm Credit Supports Tools for Young Farmers Seeking Land Secure land tenure is the foundation of a viable farm business.

MANRRS Promotes Careers for a Modern Agriculture Industry Fewer young people are aware of the multitude of careers and opportunities within the agricultural sector. That’s why Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) strives to help students discover how agriculture, engineering and technology relate to the world around them.

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.” ​

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.

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.