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Farm Credit East is made in agriculture - a cooperative owned by the customers it serves. More than any other lender, we understand your unique credit needs and offer the specialized products, tools and services to help grow your success.
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It Pays to be a Customer-Owner
Farm Credit East customer owners earned a combined $140 million patronage based on 2024 earnings.
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2025 Student Scholarships
$2,000 scholarships available to students pursuing careers in ag-related fields. Apply by March 20, 2025.
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Reminder: Spring Crop Sales Closing Deadline is March 15
The deadline to insure spring crops in the northeast for the 2025 crop year is March 15, 2025.

Latest News & Blog

Press Releases

Farm Credit East recently announced it contributed $100,000 to Northeast food security initiatives as part of the Food Access Infrastructure Initiative. The Urban Agriculture Cooperative, based in Newark, New Jersey, and the Burlington Food Pantry, located in Burlington, Maine, each received $50,000 to improve infrastructure and help mitigate food insecurity. 

March 12, 2025

No other lender delivers more for your money

  • Deep agricultural expertise.

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  • Customer-owned and mission driven

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  • Capacity to serve your needs.

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  • Supporting the future of agriculture.

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Industry Trends & Education

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Reports

The forest products industry is navigating a complex landscape in 2025. With the resumption of a 25% tariff on U.S. imports of Canadian goods, the market faces significant uncertainty. This article delves into the implications of these tariffs, the state of the North American housing market, and the forecast for softwood lumber consumption.

March 3, 2025

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