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Young Leaders Visit Nation's Capital
The nation's financial situation was a key topic of conversation for 15 young Farm Credit borrowers who had an opportunity to interact with decision makers and Farm Credit System leaders in Washington, D.C., as part of the third annual Farm Credit Young Leaders Program last October.
Great Plains Ag Credit customers Justin and Stephanie Crownover of Dumas attended the four-day event, which was sponsored by the Tenth District Farm Credit Council. The program was designed to give young Farm Credit stockholders an up-close look at the Farm Credit System. The trip included meetings with officials of the Farm Credit council and congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. The group also had a briefing at the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation in Newark, N.J., and toured a Wall Street brokerage firm in New York City.
"This event was a great opportunity for these young people, who are the future leaders of the agriculture industry and their respective communities throughout our five-state territory. It gave them a firsthand look at the Farm Credit System and provided insight into our nation's financial network and legislative process," said Jimmy Dodson, chairman of the district council.
The Tenth District Farm Credit Council is the trade association that represents the legislative and regulatory interests of the Tenth Farm Credit District.
"Great Plains was well represented by this young couple," said Tim McDonald, CEO. "We are excited about the benefit this program brings to our stockholders and the association."
Justin and Stephanie have been stockholders of Great Plains since 2000. The couple has two sons, Cole and Conner. Together with Justin's mom, Kay, and brother, Adam, Crownover Farm operates over 16,000 acres in Moore and Sherman counties. The family plants dryland and irrigated crops, including corn, seed milo, wheat and cotton.
(Farm Credit Bank of Texas Board Chairman Buddy Cortese presents a leadership award to Justin and Stephanie Crownover during the Young Leaders Program.)