Farm Credit East, ACA, is a financial cooperative that provides credit and financial services to agricultural businesses, commercial fishermen, and forest products producers in the Northeast United States. As part of the Farm Credit System, it operates as a customer-owned cooperative, ensuring that its customers are also stockholders. This structure allows for member-elected governance and the distribution of patronage dividends, benefiting its members financially. The organization offers a wide range of services, including various loan options tailored to the needs of its customers, risk management services to navigate agricultural market uncertainties, and financial consulting for business succession planning. With a loan volume of $12.9 billion as of March 31, 2025, Farm Credit East is the largest lender to Northeast agriculture. It serves a diverse customer base across eight states, employing over 550 agricultural specialists with expertise in the region's agricultural industries.