Farm Credit System

06/24/2021 | Press release | Archived content

Farm Credit Welcomes Senate Passage of Growing Climate Solutions Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement on the Senate passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act.

'This bipartisan legislation is an important step toward developing a voluntary, market-based system for carbon markets. It will ensure farmers and ranchers have access to the information and technical assistance needed to fully understand how they can participate,' Van Hoose said. 'Farm Credit appreciates the leadership of Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Senator Mike Braun.'

Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. It has been fulfilling its mission of helping rural America grow and thrive for more than a century with the capital necessary to make businesses successful and by financing vital infrastructure and communication services. For more information visit www.farmcredit.com.

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