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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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2026 Farmers Market Grant
Farm Credit East is now accepting applications for its Farmers Market Grant program.
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Webinar: 2026 Apple Industry Outlook
Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Chris Gerlach of the U.S. Apple Association to discuss the future of the apple industry.

Latest News & Blog

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Today's Harvest Blog

From national economic trends to housing demand, lumber supply and global trade shifts, many economic forces are shaping the U.S. forest products industry. In a recent Farm Credit East webinar, Paul Jannke, of Forest Economic Advisors, provided an economic forecast pointing to a year of stability, modest growth and continued adjustment across the forest products sector. The following are the key insights from the webinar. 

April 7, 2026

No other lender delivers more for your money

  • Deep agricultural expertise.

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  • Customer-owned and mission driven

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  • Capacity to serve your needs.

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  • Supporting the future of agriculture.

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Industry Trends & Education

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Reports

This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article contributed by Chris Gerlach, of USApple examined how the U.S. apple industry is undergoing a significant transition as shifting markets, changing production economics, and evolving consumer trends are reshaping the landscape.

April 1, 2026

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