This week's Pillar Level Sponsor we will be shining a spotlight on is Farm Credit Southeast Missouri. The Pillar Level Sponsors are businesses who support our Chamber at the highest level and we are very fortunate to have them. Read on to learn more about Farm Credit, what they do as a business, and their relationship with the Sikeston Chamber.



Tell us about your company/business. Roughly how many employees? What do you do? Etc.
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri, a member of the nationwide Farm Credit System, has been serving the farmers of Southeast Missouri for more than a century. Not only is the independent, cooperative organization owned and controlled by the borrowers, but the customer-owners also share in the profits through its Cash Patronage Refund Program. Since 1994, Farm Credit Southeast Missouri has paid back more than $120 million in patronage refunds. Farmers and agribusinesses are offered a broad range of financing in operating, equipment, real estate, rural homes, and construction. Each solution is tailored to fit the needs of the beginning or seasoned farmer with longer terms, competitive rates, and no Farm Credit fees. Also, to accommodate the borrowers, Farm Credit Southeast Missouri offers a full line of crop and life insurance products to manage risks. Farm Credit Southeast Missouri is headquartered in Sikeston and extends across the Bootheel covering twelve counties with seven branches that currently employs 55 team members.

What is your favorite thing about being a Sikeston Chamber member?
The Sikeston Chamber has expanded opportunities for its members by offering numerous networking and volunteer events among the community. Farm Credit’s commitment to agricultural advancements and Chamber community services does not stop at the office. In fact, Farm Credit Southeast Missouri’s 2024 initiative is ‘Commitment to Community.’ The association takes advantage of these Chamber events by encouraging their employees to volunteer their time and talents to serve others, even during hours of operation.

If we were to create a bucket list for the Sikeston area, what would be your top pick recommendation?
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri’s top recommendation would be that every community member takes pride in living in Sikeston and strive to serve others.