Farm Credit East offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, and Thursday January 1. Monetary request must be submitted by 12:00 noon on 12/24 to be processed same day.  

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Financial Partner
Read the latest issue of Financial Partner, Defining Culture to Transform Your Farm Business
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FFA Student Scholarships
Twice per year, Farm Credit East awards $1,000 scholarships to support FFA students SAE projects.
Webinar: 2026 Grain and Biofuel Outlook Webinar
Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and CoBank Lead Economists, Tanner Ehmke and Jacqui Fatka, to explore the latest insights on U.S. grain and biofuel markets. 1/13/26 at 12pm.

Latest News & Blog

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Press Releases

Farm Credit East is pleased to announce it has awarded two winners of the final Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award. The recipients were recognized for their innovative approaches for investing in rural businesses and economic development. Each recipient was awarded $40,000. 

December 22, 2025

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 explores how shifting consumer trends, demographic changes, and regional growth are reshaping the U.S. wine industry. While overall demand remains flat and competition intensifies, emerging opportunities in direct-to-consumer sales and East Coast winery expansion offer paths for resilience. Adaptability and innovation will be key as producers navigate evolving markets. Contributed by Andrew Adams, WineBusiness Analytics.

December 1, 2025

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