Buying Farm Credit Securities

The Farm Credit System uses the capital markets to fulfill its mission of providing consistent financing to American agriculture. The System’s agricultural loans are financed through regular issuance of Farm Credit Systemwide notes and bonds. These debt securities are issued by the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation, which acts as fiscal agent for the Banks.

The Funding Corporation utilizes a selling group of investment and dealer banks that provide underwriting, trading, and distribution capabilities. Investors can contact a representative of one of the firms in the selling group or their local broker or investment manager for information on purchasing specific Farm Credit Systemwide debt securities. These debt securities are generally not issued or sold directly to investors.

Information on Farm Credit Systemwide debt securities is also available through the following financial information services:

• Bloomberg
• Reuters
• Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation

With the help of the selling group, Farm Credit Systemwide debt securities are distributed to investors in the United States and around the world. Commercial banks, states, municipalities, pension funds, money-market funds, insurance companies, investment advisors, corporations, and foreign banks and governments are among the types of investors that actively purchase Farm Credit Systemwide notes and bonds.