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2026 Annual Meeting and Director Elections

Farm Credit East's 2026 Annual Meeting will be held on March 23. Five candidates are seeking three Board of Director seats in the 2026 Director Elections.

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Webinar: 2026 Oyster Industry Outlook

Bob Rheault of East Coast Shellfish Growers Association will provide an outlook on oyster farming approaches, challenges and markets.

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It Pays to be a Customer-Owner

Farm Credit East customer owners earned a combined $145 million in cash patronage dividends. The 2026 patronage distribution marks the cooperative’s 30th consecutive annual patronage payment.

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Farm Credit Presents Northeast Forest Products Industry Outlook Webinar

Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit for a webinar on Tuesday, March 17, at 12 p.m., that will delve into the state of the North American housing market and the forest products industry.

March 2, 2026

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Farm Credit East Accepting Applications to Support Northeast Farmers Markets

Farm Credit East is now accepting applications for its Farmers Market Grant program. Interested farmers markets may apply through May 15.

April 28, 2025

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Farm Credit East Presents Webinar: 2025 Northeast Apple Outlook

Northeast apple growers are invited to attend a free Farm Credit East webinar on Thursday, April 17 at 12 p.m. This webinar will provide a recap of the Northeast apple industry in 2024, as well as economic projections for the year ahead.

April 07, 2025

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Farm Credit East Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results

Farm Credit East reported solid 2024 financial results at its annual meeting held earlier this week. Continued loan growth coupled with strong earnings allowed Farm Credit East to distribute a combined $140 million in patronage dividends to eligible customer-owners based on 2024 earnings.

March 25, 2025

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Farm Credit Presents Northeast Forest Products Industry Outlook Webinar

Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit for a webinar on Tuesday, March 25, at 12 p.m., that will delve into the implications of these tariffs, the state of the North American housing market, and the forecast for softwood lumber consumption.

March 17, 2025