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2026 Director Elections

Five candidates are seeking three Board of Director seats in the 2026 Director Elections.

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It Pays to be a Customer-Owner

Farm Credit East customer owners earned a combined $145 million in cash patronage dividends. The 2026 patronage distribution marks the cooperative’s 30th consecutive annual patronage payment.

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Press Releases

Farm Credit Presents Webinar: 2026 Northeast Apple Outlook

Northeast apple growers are invited to attend a free webinar hosted by Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit on Thursday, April 16 at 12:00 noon. This webinar will provide a recap of the Northeast apple industry in 2025, as well as economic projections for the year ahead.

March 30, 2026

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Crop Insurance

Reminder: Fall Crop Sales Closing Deadline is September 30

The deadline to insure fall crops in the northeast for the 2026 crop year is September 30, 2025. Insurable fall crops include barley, forage production and wheat. Coverage availability varies by county.

August 11, 2025

Financial Results

Farm Credit East Reports 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results

Farm Credit East posted strong financial results for the six months ending June 30, 2025.

August 08, 2025

Press Releases

Farm Credit East Awards $76,500 to Northeast Farmers Markets

In conjunction with National Farmers Market Week, Farm Credit East is announcing its recent awarding of $76,500 in small grants to 141 farmers markets and farmers market organizations across the Northeast.

August 04, 2025

Financial Results

Farm Credit System Reports Second Quarter 2025 Combined Results

The Farm Credit System today reported that combined net income was stable at $1.94 billion for the second quarter and $3.90 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared with net income of $1.93 billion and $3.92 billion for the same periods of the prior year.

August 01, 2025