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Session Description

Farm Credit System 360°: Structure, Mission & Impact

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

What makes the Farm Credit System unique—and what must be protected for its continued success? This dynamic session provides a comprehensive view of the System’s structure, mission, and cooperative model, with insights into how these foundational elements create both opportunity and responsibility for today’s directors.
Through an engaging panel discussion, live polling, and open Q&A, participants will explore the System’s role as a Government-Sponsored Enterprise (GSE), its funding model, and the importance of remaining mission-aligned in a changing environment. Directors will leave with a stronger understanding of the big picture—and how their board service connects to the broader System impact.

Learner Outcomes:

  1. Understand the core structure of the Farm Credit System, including its GSE status and funding model.
  2. Explore how the System’s cooperative structure reinforces its mission and long-term resilience.
  3. Identify critical elements of the model that require stewardship and protection.
  4. Hear real-world perspectives on emerging challenges and areas of opportunity.
  5. Reflect on how their role as a director contributes to the strength and evolution of the System.