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Who we are

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank's model is simple but powerful. We provide wholesale funding, as well as technology and other value-added services, to Association partners (local lending institutions) in 15 states and Puerto Rico. Those Associations provide loans and related financial services to rural residents and agricultural operations of all sizes. A $50+billion company, we are proud to be one of four wholesale banks within the nationwide Farm Credit System.

As a cooperative, our Association partners and their customers – the farmers and homeowners of rural America – own AgFirst and share in its profits. Our board of directors is made up of farmers and financial experts who ensure we stay closely connected with our mission in every decision we make. 

What we do 

AgFirst’s role in supporting Association partners is two-fold. As a wholesale bank, we ensure our Association partners have the funds they need to lend to the farmers and homeowners of rural America. Just as important is the broad range of technology and other services we provide. From cutting-edge loan systems to data-driven marketing campaigns to a vigilant cybersecurity environment, AgFirst offers shared services to keep Associations competitive and profitable, enabling them to operate with the power of a much larger institution.

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Leading the Way: Celebrating women in agriculture with Jenny Black and Jenny Rhodes

As we celebrate Women’s History Month – and the International Year of the Woman Farmer – we’re shining a spotlight on two exceptional leaders whose contributions embody the strength, resilience and innovation of women in agriculture: Jenny Black and Jenny Rhodes. Together, these Farm Credit board members represent decades of lived experience rooted in agriculture, community leadership and a shared commitment to advocating for producers of every size.
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Executive Leadership Updates: Retirements and Structural Changes

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank today announced several important leadership changes that will shape the bank’s future direction. These changes include two major retirements and a refreshed organizational structure designed to support AgFirst’s long‑term strategy.
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Ag and tech leaders partner with SC State University for Hackathon supporting YBS farmers

One challenge. Six teams. Six unique solutions. Two days to bring them to life. That was the scene at this year’s SC State University Hackathon, where students spent a weekend designing real-world solutions to help young, beginning and small (YBS) farmers quickly find and secure the funding opportunities they need to grow their operations.

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