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Spring 2026 Farm Credit East Financial Partner
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Read the latest issue of Financial Partner, Looking Ahead - Industry Insights & Expert Perspectives on Northeast Agriculture
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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.

Latest News

Crop Insurance
Livestock Risk Protection Policy Updates and June 30 Transfer Deadline

The USDA Risk Management Agency has announced significant updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program effective July 1, 2026. These changes are intended to improve flexibility, expand coverage opportunities and create more consistency across livestock insurance products. The deadline for producers to transfer LRP providers to Crop Growers is June 30, 2026.

June 8, 2026

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Press Releases
Farm Credit East Donates $95,000 to Local Organizations Selected by Customer Owners

Farm Credit East is pleased to have provided $95,000 in donations to Northeast organizations recommended by customer owners. 19 organizations were selected to receive a $5,000 donation to support their ongoing efforts to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities in the Northeast. 

January 21, 2026

Press Releases
Winners of Farm Credit East’s Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award Announced

Farm Credit East is pleased to announce it has awarded two winners of the final Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award. The recipients were recognized for their innovative approaches for investing in rural businesses and economic development. Each recipient was awarded $40,000. 

December 22, 2025

Press Releases
Farm Credit East Cares Donates $100,000 to Northeast Charitable Organizations

Farm Credit East announced today the Farm Credit East Cares Community Fund donated $100,000 to various charitable organizations throughout the Northeast.

December 15, 2025

Press Releases
Farm Credit East Provides Scholarships to Future Agriculture Leaders

Farm Credit East has announced its awarding of two scholarships to students involved in The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization to support their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).

November 17, 2025

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Contact Kristie Matuszewski
Director of Marketing & Communications

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