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Colorado’s Partner in Agriculture Since 1916

Farming isn’t measured in quarters. It’s measured in seasons, in decades, in generations.

Yet most financial institutions treat agriculture like any other business—expecting timelines and performance that don’t match the realities of the land or the people who work it.

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado was built for something different.

Built for What Comes Next

Since 1916, we’ve focused exclusively on agriculture, supporting farmers and ranchers through uncertainty, growth, and everything in between.

As a member-owned cooperative, our success is directly tied to the producers we serve. When you succeed, we succeed. Then we reinvest that success back into your operation and your community.

This isn’t short-term thinking. It’s long-term stewardship of land, livelihood, and legacy.

Meet the People Behind the Partnership

Our leadership team brings deep agricultural experience and a shared commitment to supporting the producers we serve.

Invested in you

We have been supporting ag and rural America for over 100 years providing unprecedented land loans and agricultural financing services. We are fortunate to work with thousands of farmers, ranchers, producers, and rural Americans.

Learn about our Cooperative Model

110

Years Supporting Rural America & Ag

3,855

Loans to Rural
Communities & Agriculture

1,873

Number of Patronage Checks Distributed Last Year

8M

Total Patronage Shared with Customers Last Year

Our Promise

We put our customers first.
We are passionate about putting our customers FIRST. We do this by providing an excellent customer experience, great products and knowledgable staff. We hope you will join us throughout the year at our Customer-Owner events.

We put our employees first.
We focus on putting our employees FIRST. At Farm Credit of Southern Colorado, we make sure our employees feel included, appreciated and enjoy the work that they do. Most importantly, we know how to have FUN.

We put our values first.
Our values surround everything we do, whether it is serving customers, advocating for Rural America, or taking care of our communities. We always put our values FIRST.

Build Your Career Here

Join a team that’s committed to agriculture, community, and long-term impact across Southern Colorado.

Our FIRST Values

F | Fun
Be Enthusiastic. Enjoy what you do. Aspire for Work/Life harmony. Celebrate Victories.

I | Integrity
Build People Up. Do Right by People. Lead By Example. Be Part of the Solution.

R | Respect
Treat others with professionalism and kindness. Value others’ roles and perspectives. Express gratitude for others.

S | Service
Strive for excellence. Take pride and ownership in all you do. Be dependable and reliable. Be passionate about serving others.

T | Trust
Be transparent and communicate often. Presume Positive Intent. Engage others in open, honest dialogue and feedback. Empower others.