Farm Credit

The Farm Credit Council is the national trade association for the Farm Credit System (FCS), a network of cooperative lending institutions dedicated to supporting agriculture and rural communities in the United States. Established in 1983 and based in Washington, D.C., the Council advocates for the interests of the FCS in legislative and regulatory matters.

The Farm Credit System offers a variety of financial services tailored to the agricultural sector, including long-term mortgage loans for farmland, short-term operating loans for farm operations, and credit services for young and minority farmers. The Council works to influence policies that enhance the lending capabilities of the Farm Credit System, ensuring it can effectively serve farmers, ranchers, agricultural cooperatives, and rural homeowners, particularly in smaller communities. The Council also promotes initiatives to support underserved groups within the agricultural community.