| For Immediate Release October 17, 2008 |
For more information, contact: Stan Ray, Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Affairs (512) 465-0577 |
Farm Credit Sponsors Program That Takes Young Leaders to Nation’s Capital
AUSTIN, Texas – The nation’s current financial situation was a key topic of conversation for 15 young Farm Credit borrowers who recently 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.
The four-day event, sponsored by the Tenth District Farm Credit Council, was designed to give young Farm Credit stockholders an up-close look at the Farm Credit System. Participants traveled to Washington, D.C., Newark, N.J., and New York City for tours, special briefings and meetings with government, System and financial leaders. Each lending co-op in the district was invited to select a participant for the program.
"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 trip included meetings with legislators, 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 and toured a Wall Street brokerage firm in New York City.
The Tenth District Farm Credit Council is the trade association that represents the legislative and regulatory interests of the Tenth Farm Credit District.
Participants included: Jason Anderson, Coushatta, La.; Will Collier, Snyder, Texas.; Justin Crownover, Dumas, Texas; Olin Dawkins, Clovis, N.M.; Jason Dobrovolny, Littlefield, Texas; Larry Gibson, Aliceville, Ala.; Philip Good, Macon, Miss.; Jody Keith Harper, Crossville, Ala.; Greg Hengst, Thorndale, Texas; Paul Hylan, Horner, La.; Johan Koke, Dublin, Texas; Tom Miller, Sulphur Springs, Texas; Brent Neuhaus, Waco, Texas; Samuel Sparks III, Harlingen, Texas; and J. Carson Womble, Spearman, Texas.