October Business of the Month: Farm Credit Mid-America

For more than a century, Farm Credit Mid-America has helped farmers, agribusinesses and rural communities build strong financial futures. With roots dating back to the creation of the Farm Credit System in 1916, Farm Credit Mid-America has spent more than 110 years providing dependable financial services and support to rural America. Today, the customer-owned cooperative serves farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents 

across Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee.

Farm Credit Mid-America's Bellefontaine office plays an important role in serving the agricultural communities of Logan, Hardin and Union counties. Bellefontaine's central location allows the team to maintain close relationships with customers throughout the region while also being actively involved in the community.

The Bellefontaine team brings decades of combined experience to its work, with team members specializing in financial services, account management, crop insurance, lending, collateral analysis and customer relationships. That depth of knowledge allows the team to provide personalized guidance to customers at every stage of their financial journey.

Farm Credit Mid-America offers a broad range of products and services designed to meet the unique needs of its customers. Services include farm real estate, operating, equipment, livestock and farm improvement loans, as well as leasing, crop and livestock insurance, loan conversions and farm cash management.

Customers can also take advantage of the myAccount digital platform, the Growing Forward Program, patronage opportunities and Rural 1st financing solutions.

And Farm Credit Mid-America's lending expertise isn't limited to traditional agricultural operations.

Many people may not realize that customers with qualifying farm income can potentially receive financing for ventures beyond traditional agricultural purposes. The Bellefontaine team has helped finance businesses such as trucking companies, veterinary practices and other small businesses.

As a customer-owned cooperative, Farm Credit Mid-America's approach is centered on a simple philosophy: when customers succeed, the cooperative succeeds.

​That commitment was highlighted in 2026 when Farm Credit Mid-America returned $280 million in patronage to eligible customer-owners across the Association, including more than $3 million to customers served through the Bellefontaine office.
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For local farm families, that cooperative structure is part of what makes the Farm Credit relationship unique.

The team takes time to understand each customer's operation, goals and financial position. One of the most rewarding aspects of the work is helping multiple generations of farm families navigate transitions and build toward long-term success.

Farm Credit Mid-America's commitment extends beyond financial services. Supporting rural communities is a core part of the organization's mission, and the Bellefontaine team participates in programs and initiatives that make a difference locally.

Community efforts include Farms to Food Banks, Stock the Trailer, the Team Member Donation Match Program, county fair support, community grants and Community Care Day volunteer efforts.

These initiatives reflect an understanding that strong rural communities require more than successful businesses and farms – they also depend on neighbors, organizations and businesses working together.

​That community-minded approach is also why Farm Credit Mid-America values its partnership with the Logan County Chamber. Through Chamber involvement, the team has opportunities to connect with fellow businesses, strengthen local relationships and support initiatives that contribute to a thriving Logan County.

The Bellefontaine team reached an exciting milestone in 2025 with a move into a new office designed to better serve customers and support continued growth throughout the region.

The new space represents Farm Credit Mid-America's continued investment in its customers, employees and the communities it serves.

As Farm Credit Mid-America looks ahead, its focus remains on serving the farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents who help communities like Logan County thrive.
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The team encourages entrepreneurs and business owners to build strong relationships, understand their financial position and remain open to

learning from others. A solid business plan, trusted advisors and a willingness to adapt can provide an important foundation for long-term success.

With more than a century of experience, a strong local team and a continued commitment to rural communities, Farm Credit Mid-America remains an important partner for the people and businesses that make Logan County and the surrounding region such a special place to live, work and grow.

To learn more about Farm Credit Mid-America or connect with the Bellefontaine team, call 937-599-6118 to contact Andrea Dicke or Summer Marx. More information is available on their website: fcma.com, and you can follow Farm Credit Mid-America on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok! The Bellefontaine office is not currently hiring, but employment opportunities across the Association can be found at careers.fcma.com.

Please join us in congratulating Farm Credit Mid-America on being named the Logan County Chamber of Commerce October 2026 Business of the Month!