Annual Report 2015 | Page 3

A CENTURY OF SUPPORT FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES AND AGRICULTURE And We’re Just Getting Started I n 2016, FCS Financial and Farm Credit are celebrating 100 years of supporting rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. We’ve been fulfilling our mission of helping these areas grow and thrive by providing farmers with the capital they need to make their businesses successful and by financing vital infrastructure and communication services. Because a steady flow of capital means more jobs and economic growth, Farm Credit is able to invest in the vibrancy of communities throughout rural America. FCS Financial and Farm Credit are the premier funding sources for farmers and ranchers throughout the country, because you — our members and owners — dared to plant seeds for the future. Year after year, our national network of borrower-owned lending institutions ensures that customers always stand front and center. We’ve seen rural America through good times and tough challenges. Building on our century of experience, we’re committed to helping you grow, today and tomorrow. Celebrating our past, preparing for the future. www.fcsfinancial100.com