Specialized lender and financial services leader committed to Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products industries

Joined March 2011
Executive Order, Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel, was signed by the President with the purpose of deferring certain diesel fuel tax payment obligations and to provide penalty relief. What does this mean for your farm? Read more: ow.ly/nx2A5100hAW
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The Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act led by @chelliepingree increases access to Farm Credit financing for businesses that support commercial fishing. We urge Congress to #FinishTheFarmBill so this provision can better support the fishing industry and coastal communities.
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For Maine, the Farm Bill includes support of the fishing industry and coastal communities via the Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act. Grateful to @SenAngusKing for his support; now it’s time for Congress to #FinishtheFarmBill to bring this provision across the finish line.
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USDA’s new $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program is designed to provide one-time assistance to agricultural producers during the 2026 crop year. Read the article to learn what’s known so far and how to get ready for enrollment. ow.ly/F6BN50ZZShs
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📢 For our first episode of Made in Agriculture, Austin Weaver, Farm Credit East Financial Services Regional Leader, shares practical tax planning strategies for ag businesses. Listen to this episode on all major podcast platforms. ow.ly/Bxio50ZZsSV
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From dairy farm roots to serving Northeast agriculture 🌱 Meet Farm Credit East Regional Credit Leader Ted Black and explore his career journey in our latest employee spotlight: ow.ly/C9QB50ZZt29
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It's time to #FinishTheFarmBill in 2026. America's farmers, fishermen and forest products producers are counting on Congress to complete a Farm Bill this year. Deliver the certainty farmers and rural communities need.
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Farm Credit’s FarmStart is pleased to reach $20 million in investments made to Northeast agricultural entrepreneurs as the program celebrates 20 years. ow.ly/nYug50ZZ3Fl
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Autumn's palette can be found in many places! Christopher Bodell of Skaneateles, N.Y., captured its beautiful colors in this photo, featured in our 2026 Agricultural Views calendar. #AgriculturalViews #AgViews #MadeInAgriculture
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🌱 Reminder for pasture and forage producers: The sales closing deadline for Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance coverage for the 2027 crop year is December 1. Now is a good time to review your options ahead of the deadline. Read more, ow.ly/fA0C50ZY95w
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Stay alert to evolving online threats and scams. Learn more: ow.ly/suh750ZXKwq
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Introducing the Made in Agriculture Podcast! It is designed to provide the business insights producers need to make informed business decisions. The first episode will launch Wednesday, October 21, on all major podcast platforms. Listen to our intro! farmcrediteast.com/podcast
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Fall harvest is underway! Erin Johnson of Unadilla, N.Y., took this colorful snapshot, featured in our 2026 Agricultural Views calendar. #AgriculturalViews #AgViews #MadeInAgriculture
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Farm Labor Policy in Transition: Updates on SAWA, H-2A and AEWR 👉 Learn how reforms affect Northeast farms. Read more: ow.ly/Z6R550ZVAKY
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As the seasons change, our teammates helped the Common Grounds Rotary Garden in Enfield, CT prepare for winter. 🌱#FarmCreditEastCares
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Financial data isn't just paperwork. It can uncover trends, improve profitability and guide smarter business decisions. If you are ready to build your business skills, attend an upcoming GenerationNext course. Read more here, ow.ly/MRJq50ZV9ov
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The Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement Program, a joint initiative of Farm Credit East and CoBank, recently awarded $120,000 in grant funding to 25 organizations working to strengthen agriculture, forestry and commercial fishing across the Northeast. ow.ly/uCcu50ZUBxa
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This EJ Carrier feller buncher is hard at work, cutting wood on Bald Mountain, Maine. Colby Snell of Jackman, Maine, snapped this shot on a busy fall day. This photo and many others are featured in our 2026 Agricultural Views calendar! #AgriculturalViews #MadeInAgriculture
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Farm Credit East was proud to purchase two steers from the Eastern States Exposition 4-H Beef Auction earlier this week. Congratulations and well done to all who showed! Your dedication to animal agriculture does not go unnoticed.
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Northeast fruit growers have until November 20, 2026, to purchase or update crop insurance coverage for the 2027 crop year. Growers are encouraged to contact their Crop Growers agent well before the deadline to review available coverage. ow.ly/HLLr50ZSHpa
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