Fact Sheets

Farm Credit System Brochure

The Farm Credit System is the leading provider of credit and related services to rural America. Our nationwide network of borrower-owned institutions provides loans, leases and related services in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Getting to Know Farm Credit

Farm Credit was created by Congress in 1916 with a specific mission: to provide sound, dependable funding for agriculture and rural America. Learn more about Farm Credit's unique structure.

Frequently Asked Questions about Farm Credit

The Farm Credit System is a federally chartered network of borrower-owned lending institutions and related service organizations, exclusively dedicated to supporting agriculture and rural communities.

Celebrating 95 Years of Farm Credit: Then and Now

There are approximately 922 million acres of farmland in the U.S., only 5% more than in 1916, but nearly 217 million more Americans to feed, a 306% increase since 1916.

Careers at Farm Credit

Farm Credit offers a professional and supportive work environment, with many educational and training opportunities for its nearly 12,000 employees.