FCA board
Since 1985, FCA has been governed by a full-time, three-person board, whose members are appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate.
They serve six-year terms and may not be reappointed to succeed themselves after serving full terms or more than three years of previous members’ terms. The president designates one member as chairman of the board, who serves until the end of his or her own term. The chairman also serves as FCA’s chief executive officer.
What the board does
The FCA board approves the policies, regulations, charters, and enforcement activities that ensure a strong Farm Credit System. The board also provides for the examination and supervision of the FCS, including Farmer Mac, and oversees the FCS Building Association’s activities.
View former FCA board members and governors
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Jeffery S. Hall was appointed to the FCA board on March 17, 2015, and was named board chairman and CEO by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025. You can read more about Chairman Hall on our Meet our leaders page.
Communication from Chairman Hall
- February 3, 2026: Remarks at the Farm Credit Council Annual Meeting (PDF)
- February 4, 2025: Remarks at the Farm Credit Council Annual Meeting (PDF)
- October 14, 2021: Statement (PDF) on small association presentation at the FCA board meeting
- July 8, 2021: Statement (PDF) on climate change at the FCA board meeting
- June 13, 2019: Statement (PDF) at the FCA board meeting, acknowledging the passing of Dallas Tonsager and his many contributions to U.S. agriculture and rural America
- April 17, 2018: Remarks at the Directors and Management Meeting, Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma (PDF)
- September 27, 2017: Remarks at the AgriBank District Conference (PDF)
- October 13, 2016: Statement (PDF) in recognition of National Co-op Month at the FCA board meeting
- July 14, 2016: Statement (PDF) on the Farm Credit System 100th Anniversary Resolution at the FCA board Meeting
- March 29, 2016: Remarks at the Texas Farm Credit Bank Board Meeting (PDF)
- March 10, 2016: Statement (PDF) on the adoption of the tier 1/tier 2 regulatory capital framework at the FCA board Meeting
- March 10, 2016: Statement (PDF)
- October 20, 2015: Remarks at the AgFirst Board Meeting (PDF)
- October 8, 2015: Statement (PDF) on the board resolution recognizing October as National Cooperative Month at the FCA board meeting
- June 17, 2015: Remarks at the AgriBank Board Meeting (PDF)
