Gary Matteson

TWO WEEKS LEFT to apply for the Fellowship Fund! The application will closes on Feb. 14, at 11:59pm CST. Visit our website here farmvetco.org/fvfellowship/ for more information. Questions? Email fellowship@farmvetco.org #farmerveterancoalition #fellowshipfund #farmerveteran

37th annual Intertribal Agriculture Council meeting has started in Las Vegas and ⁦@farmcredit⁩ continues its support and participation.

@farmcredit @FarmBureau @FarmVetCo Great to be a part of this event!

Today and every day, Farm Credit is proud to support America’s farmer veterans. This week, we partnered with @FarmBureau and @FarmVetCo to salute veteran famers with a reception on Capitol Hill. Check out photos from the event! 📸

On #VeteransDay, Farm Credit extends a heartfelt thank you to all the brave men and women who have served our nation. We are proud to partner with the @FarmVetCo to help veterans who choose ag as they transition to civilian life.

Three individuals with Farm Credit connections served on the Equity Commission or subcommittees: Charle Rawls, former FCA general counsel; LaTonya Keaton, CoBank; and Gary Matteson, Farm Credit Council. Full house at USDA headquarters Whitten building patio.

On “Transforming FSA Loans” panel at USDA Final Equity Convening in DC. Farm Credit has worked as part of the Equity Commission to improve how FSA serves farmers and other stakeholders.Improving customer experience and fairness of program access and delivery was the overall goal.

⁦@farmcredit⁩ hears “There are 80,000 farms covering 75million acres that have adopted climate smart agriculture practices because of Inflation Reduction Act spending,” from White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi

⁦@farmcredit⁩ is at the Politico Energy Summit, starting with White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi. Agriculture will be a larger part of climate and energy solutions in the near future. That represents new income streams and ecosystem services payments to farmers

5 things to know about the new #SAF fuel credits: What the Treasury Department’s guidance means for farmers and the SAF industry. Read the new report from Jacqui Fatka. bit.ly/4a5dTUI

At RES Reservation Economic Summit session presented by Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) talking about their programs like TAF Tribal Agriculture Fellowship. ⁦@farmcredit⁩ is a founding sponsor. Scholarships for Native students in ag professions like veterinarians

USDA Secretary Vilsack is addressing the RES Reservation Economic Summit conference in Las Vegas. USDA has removed many barriers for use of its programs on Indian lands. ⁦@farmcredit⁩ is all over a panel tomorrow…more on that as it happens

Secretary Vilsack accepting the report of the USDA Equity Commission proud ⁦@farmcredit⁩ was involved start to finish.

Opening activities at Islands Food Systems Summit on St Croix VI. Coming from the mainland it’s hard to imagine how different it is to think about local food in the context of small islands. Changing view to see Virgin Islands as connected by water rather than separated by water

⁦@farmcredit⁩ is at the initial meeting of the steering committee for the Islands and Remote Areas Regional Food Business Center, a USDA funded local food system development effort.

Farm Credit is proud to partner with organizations like Native Agriculture Financial Services to bring innovative solutions to additional credit for Native farmers and ranchers. This week, Farm Credit Council met with Janie Hipp at NAFS to discuss opportunities to leverage Farm Credit’s partnership to increase credit access across Indian Ag Country.

Who knew that Lincoln was a punster? “…cultivated thought”

Yep, I donated. Keep up the good work!

@farmcredit Nothing can change without first investing respect. 15 years of more listening than talking, where the goal is empowering others to choose solutions best for themselves. @farmcredit is the original source of patient capital for agriculture

Farm Credit’s long term relationships with underserved ag producers is leading to creative solutions to fulfill our mission to serve all of agriculture. Farm Credit is increasing access to credit for Native ag producers by providing more loanable funds through NAFS, which buys ag loans from Native CDFIs.

Native Ag Lending School starting in Phoenix.3 days of ethics, economics, analysis, and principles of assistance. Univ of MN Center for Farm Financial Mgmt teaches core curriculum with help from many experienced ag lenders and policy advisers.Proud ⁦@farmcredit⁩ is here