The Farm Credit Council
Government Relations ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Farm Credit Council is a national trade association positioned within the government relations services sector, representing the Farm Credit System, a federally chartered network of borrower‑owned lending institutions that support rural America. Based in the District of Columbia, the organization serves as the collective voice for cooperatives and related service entities that provide credit and financial services to American farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and farm‑related businesses, as well as rural infrastructure projects. Its mandate includes facilitating sound and dependable credit through appropriately structured loans at competitive rates and offering financial guidance, with activities extending to rural residential real estate, rural infrastructure finance, and agricultural exports. A notable recent development is the launch of Rural Resilience, a free online training initiative designed to help rural communities manage stress, announced in May 2026. The Farm Credit Council operates within the Farm Credit System’s framework and aligns with the interests of its member institutions across the rural economy.