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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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Press Releases
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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Crop Insurance
New Variety-Specific Apple Crop Insurance Coverage Available for New York Growers in 2027

Farm Credit East applauds the Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) expansion of the Apple Crop Insurance Program to allow many apple varieties to be insured individually rather than grouped within broader fresh apple categories. 

August 27, 2026

Crop Insurance
USDA Risk Management Agency Announces Emergency Claim Procedures for New York Apple Growers Following Spring Freeze

Following the devastating spring freeze that damaged apple orchards across key production regions, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has announced emergency procedures to accelerate crop insurance claim processing and indemnity payments for impacted New York apple growers.  

July 08, 2026

Press Releases
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

Press Releases
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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Telephone:800.562.2235
Email: Kristie.Matuszewski@FarmCreditEast.com