OK HR1072

Farm Credit was established by Congress in 1916 and has provided 100 years of support to farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma and nationwide.

Farm Credit institutions provide financing and financial services to farmers, ranchers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses in Oklahoma.

Farm Credit System is the only major agricultural lender that is locally owned and operated, with local borrowers electing the board of directors.

Farm Credit has served young and beginning producers in Oklahoma through its Young, Beginning and Small Farmer and Rancher Program.

The Oklahoma House of Representatives recognizes and commends Farm Credit, including Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, Oklahoma AgCredit, Farm Credit of Enid, AgPreference, and American AgCredit for their service to agriculture.