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Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grants

Farm Credit East's Food Access Infrastructure Initiative financially supports organizations with grants of up to $50,000 as they work to improve food security in the Northeast. Apply by Nov. 10, 2026.

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Read the latest issue of Financial Partner, What They've Built: Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer

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2025 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary and Mid-Year Outlook

The most comprehensive economic analysis of the region’s dairy industry along with a mid-year outlook.

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Farm Credit’s FarmStart Program Marks 20 Years with $20 Million Invested in Northeast Entrepreneurs

Farm Credit’s FarmStart is pleased to reach $20 million in investments made to Northeast agricultural entrepreneurs as the program celebrates 20 years. FarmStart is a unique program that provides working capital investments of up to $125,000 to promising agricultural, fishing and forest products ventures. Since the first investment approved in August 2006, FarmStart has supported more than 400 entrepreneurs throughout the Northeast.

October 19, 2026

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Farm Credit East Seeks Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2026 Agricultural Views calendar.

May 05, 2025

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Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. The 15-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest products.

May 01, 2025

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Farm Credit East Accepting Applications to Support Northeast Farmers Markets

Farm Credit East is now accepting applications for its Farmers Market Grant program. Interested farmers markets may apply through May 15.

April 28, 2025

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Farm Credit East Presents Webinar: 2025 Northeast Apple Outlook

Northeast apple growers are invited to attend a free Farm Credit East webinar on Thursday, April 17 at 12 p.m. This webinar will provide a recap of the Northeast apple industry in 2024, as well as economic projections for the year ahead.

April 07, 2025