Capital Markets
Backed by the Farm Credit System, our Capital Markets team builds lasting relationships with other lenders to strengthen the future of rural communities.
Meet Our Team
A valued partner through industry cycles
By leveraging our team’s industry expertise and network of financial partners, we deliver the capital necessary for institutions to help their customers successfully manage and grow their businesses. Stability in our portfolio comes from the diversity of our investments and the expanse of geography we serve.
- Multiprong Marketing Approach – Through our team structure, we connect and engage customers, investors, partner lenders and other stakeholders to effectively serve our purpose.
- Strong System and Bank Partnerships – As part of the Farm Credit System, we are part of a network of lenders across the United States that are dedicated to serving agriculture and rural communities.
- Stable Capital Provider through Industry Cycles – We understand the cyclical nature of agriculture and diversify our portfolio in a way that allows us to be there for our customers and partners through industry phases.
Financing Agriculture and Rural Communities
Grain, Farm Suppy and Production Agriculture
(e.g., fertilizer/crop nutrients, grain merchandising, etc.)
Animal Proteins
(e.g., poultry, eggs, pork, beef, dairy, seafood, etc.)
Food Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution
(e.g., cold storage, wine & spirits, etc.)
Timber and Forest Products
(e.g., lumber, raw and finished hardwood products, paper, etc.)
Rural Infrastructure
(e.g., utilities, etc.) Note: These can only be financed through a partnership with CoBank.
Diversifying for Strength
Our portfolio's stability is driven by the variety of industries served and the broad geographic reach they cover.
Capital Markets for Agribusiness Growth
Leveraging deep relationships with the Farm Credit System, major commercial lenders, and global financial institutions, we are able to meet the evolving financing demands of regional, national, and international agribusiness enterprises based in the United States.
This approach ensures consistent access to capital for agribusinesses navigating complex markets and pursuing sustainable expansion.
Primary and Secondary Markets Served
Investment Grade
Leveraged
Institutional
Investment Products
Senior Secured/Unsecured
Structured/Project Finance
Private Placements
Collaborative Capital Solutions
Our Syndications team specializes in structuring, arranging, and distributing syndicated loans originated by Farm Credit Mid-America. We connect agricultural borrowers with a network of experienced lenders to deliver customized debt capital solutions.
By partnering with the Farm Credit System and other commercial banks and institutions, we bring together deep agricultural expertise and lending capacity. This collaborative approach is designed to support your long-term growth through efficient access to capital throughout the many phases of your industry's cycles.
Our goal is to ensure our customers have the financial flexibility they need to thrive in a dynamic and evolving marketplace.
Meet the Team
Our Food and Agribusiness and Capital Markets team members are specialized by industry to build a deep expertise and long-lasting relationships with other lenders to strengthen the future of rural communities.
Aaron Miller
Further Processing & Branded Foods
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Austin Taylor
Production Ag & Primary Processing
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Brad Ritter
Private Placements & 144A
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Emily Buehler
Poultry
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Heath Hoagland
Corporate Banking & Loan Syndications
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Jess Stevens
Swine
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Josh Davis
Cattle & Forest Products
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Matt Giffen
Rural Infrastructure, Utilities & Telco
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Matt McFadden
Dairy
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Rachel Lentz
Secondary Loan Market
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Steve Moore
Grain & Further Processing
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Tabby Hamilton
Wine, Seafood, Timber, Distilled Spirits
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Brian Klatt
Managing Director, Food & Agribusiness
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Leili Ghazi
Managing Director, Capital Markets
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Derrick Waggoner
Chief Lending Officer
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* Loans and leases are subject to credit approval. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity lender.
† Patronage is an annual decision made by the Board of Directors to return earnings to eligible customers. To learn more about patronage or patronage eligibility, please visit our Patronage page.
Farm Credit Mid-America territory includes Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. Arkansas includes Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Desha (northeast of the White River), Greene, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, and St. Francis counties. Missouri includes Carter, Ripley and Wayne counties. Kentucky excludes Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall and McCracken counties. Ohio excludes Crawford, Hancock, Lucas, Marion, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot counties. We serve all counties in Indiana and Tennessee.
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