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Farm Credit’s FarmStart Program Marks 20 Years

Farm Credit’s FarmStart is pleased to reach $20 million in investments made to Northeast agricultural entrepreneurs as the program celebrates 20 years.

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Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grants

Farm Credit East's Food Access Infrastructure Initiative financially supports organizations with grants of up to $50,000 as they work to improve food security in the Northeast. Apply by Nov. 10, 2026.

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Read the latest issue of Financial Partner, What They've Built: Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer

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Farm Credit Presents Webinar: 2027 Wine and Grape Industry Outlook

Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit will host a free webinar with Andrew Adams of WineBusiness on Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 p.m. The webinar will examine the forces shaping the wine and grape industry in 2027 and what they could mean for Northeast producers and businesses.

October 27, 2026

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Farm Credit East Cares Donates $40,000 to Northeast Rural Mental Health Initiatives

In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness month, Farm Credit East announced today that its Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund donated $40,000 to rural mental health initiatives throughout the Northeast.

May 26, 2026

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Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. The 15-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest products.

April 29, 2026

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Farm Credit East Seeks Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2027 Agricultural Views calendar.

April 20, 2026

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Farm Credit Presents Webinar: 2026 Northeast Apple Outlook

Northeast apple growers are invited to attend a free webinar hosted by Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit on Thursday, April 16 at 12:00 noon. This webinar will provide a recap of the Northeast apple industry in 2025, as well as economic projections for the year ahead.

March 30, 2026