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![]() Dec. 19, 2024 Source: Farm Credit Council news release
"Christy is strongly committed to the success of America's rural communities and the agriculture industry," said Farm Credit Council Board Chair Michael T. Stone. "We are excited for her to lead Farm Credit's efforts in Washington." "Christy has deep knowledge of agriculture and vast experience in the Washington policy environment," said Stan Claussen, FCC Board Vice Chair. "We know she will be a great leader of our very strong team in DC." Seyfert has over 25 years of experience in Washington working on agricultural policy. In addition to leading the transition of the American Soybean Association's Washington office to an in-house team and new physical space, she oversees development and implementation of all advocacy strategy focusing on the farm economy, markets, transportation and infrastructure. Seyfert also has experience in the financial services industry representing major crop insurance provider Zurich North America and Wells Fargo. Earlier in her career, Christy held positions on Capitol Hill serving leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. Seyfert has a degree in agriculture and food science from the University of Georgia. "I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Farm Credit's efforts in Washington and work with dedicated professionals across the United States," said Seyfert. "Farm Credit's mission to support rural communities and agriculture remains critical to our nation's success, and I look forward to building on Farm Credit Council's strong advocacy efforts in Washington that Todd Van Hoose has so effectively led." Seyfert is set to assume her new position mid-January and will succeed retiring President and CEO Todd Van Hoose. About Farm Credit Council Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. It has been fulfilling its mission of helping rural America grow and thrive for more than a century with the capital necessary to make businesses successful and by financing vital infrastructure and communication services. For more information visit www.farmcredit.com. Tweet |
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