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Farm Credit Mid-America returning $230 million in patronage to customers in March

Farm Credit Mid-America has returned more than $1 billion in earnings to customers in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee over the past seven years through our Patronage program.

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Farm Credit Mid-America announces it will return $230 million in cash patronage to eligible customers this month. The farmer-owned and led cooperative has returned more than $1 billion in earnings to customers in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee over the past seven years.

“This year we are surpassing $1 billion in total cash patronage returned to our customers since our Patronage Program began in 2016. That’s a very meaningful milestone for our cooperative,” says Dan Wagner, President and CEO of Farm Credit Mid-America. “Patronage allows our customers to share in our success, and this extra capital arrives at an important time of the year. We look forward to hearing from our customers and learning how they use their patronage to benefit their operations.”

The Board of Directors vote to approve patronage annually. Eligible customers will receive their patronage funds the week of March 20, which coincides with National Agriculture Week. The amount of patronage that eligible customers receive is proportionate to their level of transaction of eligible business with the cooperative during 2022.

Patronage is one of many benefits that Farm Credit Mid-America’s customer-owners receive for belonging to the cooperative. Customers have the opportunity to vote for or seek election to the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee each year. They may also serve on the Advocate Council, a diverse group of customers who represent rural communities and provide Farm Credit Mid-America with greater visibility into farmers’ challenges and operational needs.

Learn more about Farm Credit Mid-America’s Patronage Program, eligibility requirements, and read testimonials about patronage from customers.


* Loans and leases are subject to credit approval. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity lender.

† Patronage is an annual decision made by the Board of Directors to return earnings to eligible customers. To learn more about patronage or patronage eligibility, please visit our Patronage page.

Farm Credit Mid-America territory includes Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. Arkansas includes Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Desha (northeast of the White River), Greene, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, and St. Francis counties. Missouri includes Carter, Ripley and Wayne counties. Kentucky excludes Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall and McCracken counties. Ohio excludes Crawford, Hancock, Lucas, Marion, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot counties. We serve all counties in Indiana and Tennessee. 

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