Banking solutions designed for rural America
Your business supports the people and industries that keep rural America running. We provide the financing, insights and partnership you need to grow confidently in today’s evolving economy.
Industries at the heart of rural America
We strengthen rural communities by financing the industries they depend on every day—food and agribusiness, power, water, and communications.
Agribusiness
From local grain cooperatives to global food, beverage and agribusiness
Digital infrastructure
Local exchange carriers, wireless and cable companies, data centers, tower and fiber companies
Electric distribution
Electric distribution cooperatives providing power and communications to rural communities
Power, energy and utilities
Power generation and transmission, battery storage and midstream assets
Rural equity investments
Rural businesses and community facilities that help local economies grow, create jobs and remain resilient
Water and waste disposal
Water cooperatives and other operators of water and waste disposal facilities
Proud member of the Farm Credit System
We’re a member of the Farm Credit System, created to support agriculture and rural communities through every cycle.
Proud member of the Farm Credit System
We’re a member of the Farm Credit System, created to support agriculture and rural communities through every cycle.
Research for the real world
Knowledge Exchange is a steady source of timely research and perspectives about the rural industries we serve.
Research for the real world
Knowledge Exchange is a steady source of timely research and perspectives about the rural industries we serve.
Partnerships that perform
Real stories of our customers using financing, insights and partnership to move their business forward. Plus, our impact work focuses on practical outcomes for rural communities, today and for the future.
Partnerships that perform
Real stories of our customers using financing, insights and partnership to move their business forward. Plus, our impact work focuses on practical outcomes for rural communities, today and for the future.
Find your career at CoBank
Build your career while helping support rural America’s essential services and long-term prosperity.
Find your career at CoBank
Build your career while helping support rural America’s essential services and long-term prosperity.
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CoBank to redeem Series I Preferred Stock on October 1, 2026
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