OUR FOCUS AGRICULTURE EDUCATION AND TR AINING Farm Credit Gives to education programs to prepare young, beginning, small and minority farmers for a future in agribusiness and to teach youth populations about agriculture. INDUSTRY CHAMPIONS Farm Credit Gives to support champions of the overall well-being of farmers, ranchers and rural America who are helping inform and educate the general population about agriculture. PUBLIC POLICY Farm Credit Gives to organizations working to support rural America, to move farm-friendly policy forward and to keep the business of agriculture financially viable. OUR COMMITMENT For nearly 100 years, Farm Credit has been committed to our mission of service to rural America. Through our National Contributions Program, Farm Credit is working to ensure a vibrant and thriving rural America for generations to come. The business of agriculture is vital to the world’s economy. Preserving, protecting and supporting agriculture and rural America are important to Farm Credit, and that’s why Farm Credit Gives. OUR APPROACH Farm Credit Gives to provide funding to people and programs that support agriculture, working with partners who deliver national programs that align with Farm Credit’s mission of service to agriculture and rural America. In addition, local Farm Credit organizations give millions of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours annually to support local and regional community programs. All for one purpose — to support the future of agriculture and of rural America. GROWING ADVOCATES FOR AGRICULTURE Farm Credit has been supporting rural communities for decades and since 2010 has supported more than 100 organizations and programs committed to building a diverse, successful agricultural industry and a thriving rural America — for today, tomorrow and a new generation of agricultural leaders. “Farm Credit’s financial contributions and donations of time and talent allow Annie’s Project to build the financial skills of women farmers and ranchers. Participants leave with knowledge that can immediately improve their bottom line.” AFBF – YOUNG FAR MERS AND R ANCHERS FAR MER VETER AN COALITION NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL FFA NEW CENTURY FAR MER PROGR AM FEDER ATION FOR SOUTHERN COOPER ATIVES ANNIE’S PROJECT ANNIE’S PROJECT — Madeline Schultz “The financial support and numerous volunteer hours provided by Farm Credit have allowed us to help millions of young people learn leadership skills and embrace community service.” NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL — Jennifer Sirangelo “It’s essential that a positive image of agriculture be shared with the vast majority of Americans who are disconnected from the industry. Farm Credit’s support allows us to do just that.” AMERICA’S HEARTLAND — Michael Sanford MANRRS NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ANIMAL AGRICULTURE AMERICA’S HEARTLAND AMERICAN FAR M BUREAU FEDER ATION AGCHAT FOUNDATION NATIONAL FAR MERS UNION NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL CENTER FOR FOOD INTEGRITY AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION S “Farm Credit’s support allows ASA to provide the highest quality level of training, keeping soybean leaders on the cutting edge of the latest trends — protecting and promoting the interests of U.S. soybean producers.” AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION — Bob Worth FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF FAR M CREDIT PARTNERS, VISIT FAR MCREDIT.COM/GIVES. FARM CREDIT GIVES FARM CREDIT GIVES TO BUILD THRIVING RUR AL AMERICAN COMMUNITIES WHERE WE WORK AND LIVE. FARM CREDIT GIVES TO SUPPORT AMERICA’S FARMERS AND R ANCHERS, AND TO EXTEND ITS COOPER ATIVE PRINCIPLES ACROSS THE ENTIRE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. FARM CREDIT GIVES TO INVEST IN AGRICULTURE’S NEXT GENER ATION WHOSE SUCCESS IS VITAL TO THE WELLBEING OF PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD. FARM CREDIT GIVES TO ADVOCATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT FOOD AND FARMING. For more information or to apply for funding, please visit FarmCredit.com/Gives or send an email to [email protected].
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