Growing the Next Generation of Agriculture
The future of our industry rests in the hands of the next generation, which is why we are dedicated to equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to create a brighter, more prosperous future.
Our Commitment to the Next Generation
We are committed to growing the leaders of tomorrow through youth investments in rural and urban communities, collegiate scholarships, on-campus programming and farm and financial readiness training and support.
Developing Youth in Agriculture
Helping youth in agriculture develop their own unique talents and explore interests in a broad range of agricultural career pathways.
Fueling Tomorrow’s Leaders
Guiding, training and providing resources to prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s innovators in food sciences, security, safety and more.
Standing Behind Young & Beginning Farmers
Equipping the next generation of farmers with the production agriculture resources and financial skills they need to find success and passion in the industry.
Our Impact at a Glance
Stories of Impact
The Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars program did a great job of instilling a passion for agriculture and rural communities in each of us. That’s something from the program that has stuck with me. Going on to work in economic development, I’ve seen firsthand that rural communities thrive when agriculture thrives.
Mason Gordon
Scholars Class II Participant
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Strengthening Communities
Supporting programs that invigorate rural communities and the agricultural industry.
Growing Forward
Offering young and beginning farmers lending options, financial education, and support they need to build a thriving operation.
The Power of a Cooperative
A customer-owned lender is a locally-owned lender.
