About the Farm Credit System
The Farm Credit System was established by Congress in 1916 to provide a dependable source of credit and financial services for Rural America. The Farm Credit System is one of six Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE's) created by Congress. GSE's are privately owned corporations providing adequate sources of credit and credit services. The Farm Credit System is made up of a network of Farm Credit Banks and Farm Credit Associations that ensure all segments of Rural America are being served.
First South Farm Credit is a Farm Credit institution that is privately owned by its stockholders and controlled by its locally elected board of directors.