March 23, 2026
Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2025 Financial Results
ENFIELD, CONN. — Farm Credit East reported solid 2025 financial results at its annual meeting held on March 23. Continued loan growth coupled with strong earnings allowed Farm Credit East to distribute a combined $145 million in patronage dividends to eligible customer-owners based on 2025 earnings.
“Our strong financial results over the past several years reinforce Farm Credit East’s ability to serve Northeast agriculture and rural communities, while continuing to evolve our cooperative to best serve customers into the future,” said Mike Reynolds, CEO of Farm Credit East.
In 2025, Farm Credit East’s net income grew to $367 million. Following more than two decades of growth, the cooperative closed out the year with $14.3 billion in loan volume and $2.6 billion in capital. This level of equity allows Farm Credit East to maintain competitive interest rates, while returning a portion of earnings to eligible customer-owners through patronage dividends.
Farm Credit East Board Chair John Knopf commented, “Continued strong financials are a reflection of customer-led growth coupled with trust in our talented team. The board remains committed to returning value to customer-owners while ensuring the long-term strength of the cooperative, and given 2025’s success, we were pleased to approve $145 million in patronage to members.”
Farm Credit East’s 2025 Annual Report is available on Farm Credit East’s website. Visit FarmCreditEast.com to learn more.
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