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2021 Vegetable Industry Snapshot

May 4, 2021

Vegetable growers in the Northeast experienced significant draught in 2020, which is continuing through 2021. Growers selling to foodservice markets had to adjust their marketing, but those selling to grocery stores or direct-to-consumer have seen good sales. Like other agricultural commodities, vegetable demand has shifted but is still strong.

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  • Intent to Merge with Yankee Farm Credit

    On April 8, 2021, Farm Credit East and Yankee Farm Credit announced the board of directors of both associations unanimously approved the signing of a letter of intent to merge the two organizations. Over the next several months, both associations will undertake due diligence to assess the benefits of a merger for stockholders and to finalize the terms of the merger agreement. Visit our intent to merge page for more information.

    Message from CEO Mike Reynolds

    The Farm Credit East team is committed to working with you to get through this difficult time. Learn important COVID-19 related updates about your cooperative. Read the CEO's message

    Customer Assistance Program

    As a customer-owned cooperative, Farm Credit East is committed to providing the services and resources that our members need. That is why we offer assistance and counseling services through the ESI Group, at no additional cost to our customers. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/cap for more information.

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Adverse Effect Wage Rates Updated for H-2A Program

As the number of foreign agricultural workers in the U.S. has risen, so have the adverse wage rates for those in the H-2A temporary work visa program. This Knowledge Exchange Partner article examines the increased wages H-2A employers are required to pay in 2021.

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