Understanding the Farm Credit System: A Lifeline for America’s Farmers and Ranchers
- Malik Miller

- May 21, 2025
- 3 min read
Farming is capital-intensive. Whether it’s purchasing land, upgrading irrigation, buying livestock, or just covering seasonal operating costs, producers need reliable credit. That’s where the Farm Credit System (FCS) steps in — a federally chartered, borrower-owned cooperative network dedicated to financing rural America.






