Statewide & Federal
Farm Credit East - NY Branch Network
A farmer-owned cooperative with 11 branches across New York, offering financing built for agriculture - including discounts for veteran and beginning farmers.
What It Offers
- Loan discounts and service-fee waivers for veteran and beginning farmers.
- AgEnhancement community grants ($500-$10,000) for organizations strengthening New York agriculture - deadlines April 1, August 1, and December 1.
- The Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award, supporting rural community projects.
- Full-service farm credit - real estate loans, operating lines, equipment financing, tax and accounting services.
How to Apply
- Call the co-op's main line at (800) 562-2235, or find your nearest of 11 NY branches on your region's resource page.
- Ask specifically about veteran and beginning farmer loan discounts when you call - they're not automatically applied.
- If you're seeking an AgEnhancement grant on FVC NY's behalf, reach out to us directly - we can help coordinate the application.
Source: Farm Credit East (farmcrediteast.com). Branch-specific contacts for your area are listed on each of FVC NY’s nine region pages.
