Farm Credit of Western Arkansas

Ag Loans

Financing agriculture

Most lenders don’t understand the cyclical nature of your business, but we do. We know what goes into building poultry houses, growing your cattle operation, or preparing for harvest.

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Understanding borrower needs since 1916

Farm Credit of Western Arkansas understands the needs of western Arkansas farmers, ranchers and rural homeowners. Most of our employees have agricultural backgrounds or ag degrees, and many own and operate farms themselves. Most importantly, we’ll tailor a loan to your farming operation and financial goals.

$11.7 MM Patronage Cash to members this year ($174.2 MM since 1996)

12,377 Total Stockholders

94% Small Farmers (less than $250K gross farm income)

60% Beginning Farmers (farming less than 10 years)

31% Young Farmers (age 35, and younger)

Nov 26, 2024

RECIPE: Newsom Family Chicken Spaghetti

Nov 19, 2024

RECIPE: Williams Family Carrot Cake

Oct 28, 2024

2024 Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year Contest Winners Announced

Nov 27, 2024

Sigma Alpha Hosts Annual Pizza Ranch

Committed to rural western Arkansas

Supporting our local communities is a cornerstone of our cooperative business model. From cooking meals for exhibitors at the county fair, to sponsoring commodity group events and donating time, leadership and funds to youth programs of all types, you'll find Farm Credit and our employees engaged in your community.

Join women in ag from across the state for the 2025 Arkansas Women in Agriculture Conference on March 31 and April 1, 2025 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The two-day event will feature educational workshops, engaging speakers, and networking opportunities. Registration opens in early December at arwomeninag.org.

Many of our employees are directly involved in agriculture, and some are busy show parents during the fall. Pictured are employees with their children and grandchildren who showed livestock at the 2024 Arkansas Youth Expo. Farm Credit is proud to support this event and celebrate the next generation of agriculture.

On October 16, 2024, U.S. Senator John Boozman joined Arkansas leaders at Farm Credit of Western Arkansas’ Russellville headquarters for a roundtable on agriculture’s economic challenges. Key topics included financial pressures from extreme weather, low commodity prices, and rising input costs, with an emphasis on the need for a stronger Farm Bill. Senator Boozman voiced support for enhanced protections to stabilize the sector. Learn more at myaglender.com/news.

Farm Credit of Western Arkansas presented a $150,000 check to Arkansas Tech University to support the new Farm Credit Agriculture Building, enhancing agricultural education and innovation. The state-of-the-art facility will offer students hands-on experience with the latest agricultural technologies. This investment reflects Farm Credit’s commitment to supporting agriculture and local communities. Learn more at myaglender.com/news.

In February, over 50 attendees from around the state gathered in Little Rock, Arkansas for the Future Legacy Young and Beginning Farmers Conference hosted by Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas.

In celebration of Arkansas Farm to School Month, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas announced the winners of the Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year Contest. The contest honors schools with outstanding garden initiatives that integrate agriculture and nutrition into the classroom.