General Info

The Farm Credit Administration is an independent agency in the executive branch of the U.S. Government. It is responsible for the regulation and examination of banks, associations and related entities, which collectively comprise what is known as the Farm Credit System. Initially created by an executive order of the President in 1933, the agency now derives its powers and authorities from the Farm Credit Act of 1971. FCA's mission is to promote a safe, sound and dependable source of credit and related services for agriculture and rural America.