Financial Partner Magazine

Financial Partner magazine is for the customers, employees and friends of Farm Credit East, providing industry insights for higher yields and updates on the cooperative.

Latest Edition: Summer 2025

In this Edition

Evolving Our Business to Provide More Value to Yours

In today’s world, change may be inevitable, but transformation is intentional. Over the past several years, Farm Credit East has been on a transformational journey. It was never — and never will be — our goal to stray from who we are at the core: a relationship lender and financial services provider committed to Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products for more than 100 years. But in order to keep up with the world around us and ensure we can remain a competitive partner, we have to evolve.

Additional Content

CEO Mike Reynolds discusses how Farm Credit East is evolving with purpose
Learn more about the recent board election, appointments and reorganization results
Read about the One Big Beautiful Bill's potential impacts for your business
In the Stewardship Spotlight, LeadNY is committed to train leaders in the New York agriculture and food sectors
FarmStart celebrates 400 investments
Read a message from Board Chair, John Knopf, and learn more about the nominating committee and director elections ahead of the 2026 cycle
Senior VP for Public Relations and Sustainability, Dave Lane, updates us on the latest from Washington, D.C.
Lastly, meet our 2025 scholarship winners

Historical Editions

Cover page of the 2025 Spring issue of the Financial Partner magazine, titled "Proactive Strategies for Business Success."

Business Tips and Tools

Spring 2025 Financial Partner: Proactive Strategies for Business Success

If the past several years have taught us anything, it’s that we need to be agile. While we can’t plan for the unexpected — and the unexpected will come — we can be informed and proactive. Planning ahead using available insights can help you strategically accomplish your business goals. So, what can you do today to set yourself up for success?

March 24, 2025

Fall 2024 Financial Partner Magazine cover image - Impact: Economic Significance of Northeast Agriculture

Ag Economy

Fall 2024 Financial Partner: Impact: Economic Significance of Northeast Agriculture

Agriculture, commercial fishing and forestry have been iconic industries for the Northeast since colonial times, when they formed the backbone of the economy. Today, these industries do more than just provide food, fiber, building materials, ornamentals and other goods — they are economic engines in their communities, providing jobs and financial impacts.

December 10, 2024

2024 Summer Financial Partner Magazine cover

Farm Credit

2024 Summer: Cultivating with Intelligence: Advancing Technology to Farm Smarter

In agriculture, change is a constant. With the many variables those in agriculture deal with each day -- weather, wildlife, disease, markets, consumer preferences -- technology may be one of the easier variables to adapt, adopt and hopefully add value to the operation for the long term.

July 11, 2024

Farm Credit

2024 Spring: Actionable Insights to Propel your Business in 2024

As you sat down to plan for 2024, what was at the top of your list? What goals do you have for your operation in the year ahead? We recently tapped a team of Farm Credit East subject matter experts for their thoughts on what producers should be thinking about in 2024 and beyond. Read the cover story for proactive strategies to utilize credit, financial services and risk management plans in the year ahead.

March 26, 2024

Media Inquiries

Contact Kristie Matuszewski
Telephone:800.562.2235
Email:Kristie.Matuszewski@FarmCreditEast.com