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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.

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Research for the real world

Knowledge Exchange is a steady source of timely research and perspectives about the rural industries we serve.

Find your career at CoBank

Build your career while helping support rural America’s essential services and long-term prosperity.

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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.