Capital Farm Credit contributes to Hurricane Helene relief aid

Capital Farm Credit recently joined the Texas Farm Credit District, in partnership with AgFirst, CoBank, and Farmer Mac, to commit over $315,000 in relief aid to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

 Hurricane Helene swept across the southeastern United States, including several areas where Farm Credit affiliated associations operate, causing widespread catastrophic damage. Capital Farm Credit and affiliated associations within the Texas Farm Credit District across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas, collectively contributed $112,250 to the American Red Cross to support impacted communities.

 Many people and businesses in the hurricane’s path were devastated, displaced and left without clean water or power. Sharing a common mission and purpose, Farm Credit Associations unite to support rural communities, agribusinesses, and agricultural providers during good times and bad.

 “We exist to support agriculture and rural communities,” said Jeff Norte, chief executive officer for Capital Farm Credit. “The devastation faced by those affected by Hurricane Helene is unimaginable. We hope that our contribution can make a small difference to those communities as they come together to build back a new normal. Our thoughts are also with those in Florida this week, as they brace for the impact of Hurricane Milton.”

 In addition to the funds provided by AgFirst, CoBank, Farmer Mac and the Texas Farm Credit District, Farm Credit System employees nationwide are also making contributions to the Farm Credit System Employee Relief Fund. The relief fund is a standing program available to all Farm Credit employees experiencing financial hardship due to natural disasters and other catastrophic events.