
Farm Credit System
Established by Congress in 1916, Farm Credit is one of the nation's oldest financial institutions created to provide a dependable source of financing and financial services for agricultural purposes and rural housing. Farm Credit is an equal credit opportunity lender and an equal housing lender. Our members, the same people who borrow from Farm Credit, own us. As a stockholder, you elect the board of directors that govern your lending institution. We obtain funds from the sale of bonds and notes in the national money market. Loans and financial services are made through our nationwide network of local lending institutions.
Code of Ethics
All directors and employees of Golden State Farm Credit are responsible for maintaining the highest standards in conducting business. In that regard, a Code of Ethics has been established for the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, and all Association staff. The Code of Ethics supplements Golden State's Standards of Conduct Policy.
Click here for the Association's Code of Ethics Policy. A hard copy can be mailed to you at no charge by completing the Contact Us form.
Board of Directors
Interested in running for our Board?
The Golden State Farm Credit board consists of twelve members: ten are elected by Golden State Farm Credit stockholders and two are appointed by the board. Directors are responsible for representing the best interests of Golden State Farm Credit and its borrowers. Customers can impact the business by electing the board of directors who set policy.
The board meets six times a year to review operating results and provide strategic direction for the Association.