Farm Credit East, ACA

On the #FirstDayOfSpring, we wish producers good luck and good weather during the planting season!

Did you know that the U.S. has about 340 million commercial laying hens, producing over 99 billion eggs every year? That’s a lot of eggs! #NationalPoultryDay

Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour tonight as we look forward to the evening daylight lasting longer. #DaylightSavingTime

Submit your photos for Farm Credit East’s 2022 Agricultural Views calendar photo contest for the chance to win $100! Help us fill our calendar with fresh imagery that illustrates the best of Northeast farming, horticulture, forestry, commercial fishing, and rural communities. Learn more or submit photos at FarmCreditEast.com/Calendar

The Farm Credit East scholarship program is now accepting applications from those looking to pursue full-time, post-high school education in agriculture, forestry, commercial fishing, or a related field. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2021. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/Scholarship for more information.

Happy New Year's ! From those of us at Farm Credit East, we wish you a happy and prosperous new year!

Happy Holidays from the Farm Credit East family to the families of Northeast farmers, fishermen and forest products producers across the Northeast.

National Maine Day Maine is home to over 1.3 million acres of farmland, with the top sector being vegetable farming, anchored by potato production. The state’s agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products industries contribute $11.7 billion to the state’s economy each year. #NationalMaineDay

National Maple Syrup Day Did you know New York is the second leading maple producer in the U.S.? The state supplied over 820,000 gallons of maple syrup in 2019. Maple syrup starts as the sap of maple trees and is boiled down to remove water and condense the sugars.... Maple Syrup can be used as a delicious sweetener even in things like coffee. What is your favorite food or drink to add maple syrup too? #NationalMapleSyrupDay #Elvesfourmainfoodgroups #supportnortheastAG #AGfacts

Poinsettia Day Did you know New Jersey is the 10th largest producer of poinsettias? The state grows 1.3 million plants every year, making it a $7 million crop. Have you picked up a poinsettia for the holiday season? #PoinsettiaDay #GrowninAg #SupportNortheastAg