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35-year Farm Credit veteran has served as AgriBank chief credit officer since 2011. ST. PAUL, Minn., Tuesday, March 20, 2018 – Jeffrey R. Swanhorst will assume the role of chief executive officer of AgriBank effective April 2, 2018. A 35-year veteran of the Farm Credit System, he has served as chief credit officer of AgriBank since August…

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 8, 2018—AgriBank today announced the results of elections for four positions on its 18-member board of directors as well as the return of its chair and vice chair. The elections took place this week at the AgriBank 2018 Annual Meeting in Chandler, Arizona. CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR  MATTHEW WALTHER (CHAIR)Matt Walther,…

ST. PAUL, Minn., November 2, 2017 — AgriBank has announced a new Executive Leadership Team (ELT) as part of a reorganization of management and internal operations to support our strategic business model. The changes are effective immediately. “The organizational changes support our role as a funding Bank that expertly and reliably obtains funds and prudently provides funding and financial…

​WASHINGTON, D.C., July 26, 2017 – The AgriBank District Farm Credit Council (ADFCC) presented its 2017 Friend of Farm Credit Award to U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin. Baldwin received the award for her important work on behalf of rural communities, agriculture and the Farm Credit System. ADFCC members are among more than 600 people in…

​WASHINGTON, D.C., July 26, 2017 – The AgriBank District Farm Credit Council (ADFCC) presented its 2017 Friend of Farm Credit Award to U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem of South Dakota. Noem received the award for her important work on behalf of rural communities, agriculture and the Farm Credit System. ADFCC members are among more than 600 people…

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 9, 2017—AgriBank today announced the results of elections for four positions on its 18-member board of directors as well as the return of its chair and vice chair. The elections took place this week at the AgriBank 2017 Annual Meeting in San Antonio. CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR MATTHEW WALTHER (CHAIR) Matt…

​Jan. 23, 2017 —ST. PAUL, Minn. — AgriBank, a St. Paul-based Farm Credit Bank, has received the 2017 Seal of Distinction for its organizational success in total rewards effectiveness. The seal of distinction was awarded by WorldatWork, a nonprofit human resources association and compensation authority.  “AgriBank is honored to receive this distinction as the organization works…

​St. Paul, Minn., November 15, 2016 — Effective, December 1, 2016, William J. Thone will assume the role of CEO of AgriBank, where he has been interim CEO since August 1, 2016.  “Mr. Thone has provided exemplary leadership during his time as interim CEO,” said Matt Walther, AgriBank board chair. “We’re delighted Bill has accepted the…

​WASHINGTON, D.C., June 16, 2016 – The AgriBank District Farm Credit Council (ADFCC) presented its 2016 Friend of Farm Credit Award to U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota. Heitkamp received the award for her important work on behalf of rural communities, agriculture and the Farm Credit System. ADFCC members were in Washington to talk to…

​WASHINGTON, D.C., June 16, 2016 – The AgriBank District Farm Credit Council (ADFCC) presented its 2016 Friend of Farm Credit Award to U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos of Illinois. Bustos received the award for her important work on behalf of rural communities, agriculture and the Farm Credit System. ADFCC members were in Washington to talk to members…