Earlier this spring, Farm Credit West’s staff participated in the 2018 Ag Career Day at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. At this event, staff met with high school students, explained Farm Credit West’s unique business model and mission, and discussed ways for these students to align their skills and interests with career opportunities in agriculture.

A decade ago FarmLink forged a unique approach for farmers and ranchers to gather, discuss, and learn about options for financing. In 2018 we reintroduced the approach with Growing Opportunity: Farm Finance Expo, a day-long event in West Sacramento on March 28. The Expo brought together 62 farmers and 10 lenders along with several partners and speakers.

For the fifth straight year, Farm Credit helps Grizzlies provide fireworks and the Wild About Reading program. One of the team’s most popular promotions is Friday Night Fireworks, held every Friday the team is at home at Chukchansi Park. Farm Credit is proud to once again sponsor five of the fireworks extravaganzas.

Farm Credit West showed its support for the 16^th Annual Youth Ag Day on March 20. The event was held at the Solano County Fairgrounds and was attended by Loan Officer, Nicole Swanson.

Adults and high school students interested in careers in agriculture will have help reaching their goals thanks to a recent $15,000 donation by Farm Credit to the Center for Land-Based Learning, a non-profit that inspires, educates and cultivates future generations of California farmers and agricultural leaders.

Farm Credit West today announced strong financial results for 2017 with continued growth in net income, earning assets and capital. Farm Credit West has benefited from strong earnings as well as geographic and commodity diversity as a result of its territory in California and Arizona.

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) Executive Committee of the California Association FFA recently awarded Farm Credit with their Distinguished Service Award. This award is reserved for those few who provide assistance of an outstanding nature to the FFA organization.

By: Mark Littlefield, President and CEO of Farm Credit West

Each year, more than 200,000 veterans leave military service and return to civilian life. These men and women have served their country with honor and have learned invaluable skills that make them a tremendous asset to American businesses of all kinds.

Farm Credit West is pleased to announce the 2017 Director and Nominating Committee election results.

Farm Credit West and CoBank together donated $10,000 to local organizations that have a solid track-record of demonstrated commitment to their communities. This year, Farm Credit West was pleased to award funds to the Santa Maria Discovery Museum and the Kings County Fair Foundation.