Farm Credit Meeting Blends Open Reviews and Secret Tariff Chats
Published Date: 4/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Farm Credit Administration is holding a meeting on May 8, 2025, where part of it will be open for the public to watch either in person or online. They’ll review recent minutes and funding updates openly, but discuss sensitive topics like tariffs behind closed doors. This keeps things transparent while protecting important info, with no extra costs or delays expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Public may observe meeting online or in-person
You can watch the open parts of the Farm Credit Administration board meeting at 10 a.m. on May 8, 2025, either in person at 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090 or virtually. To observe, you must register at least 24 hours in advance by visiting FCA.gov → Newsroom → Events and following the visitor registration instructions.
Open update on Farm Credit funding conditions
During the open portion of the May 8, 2025 meeting the board will provide an update on Farm Credit System funding conditions and will approve the April 10, 2025 minutes. You can hear the funding update if you observe the open session in person or online.
Tariffs on agriculture discussed in closed session
Part of the May 8, 2025 meeting will be closed to the public to discuss the impact of tariffs on agriculture and the Farm Credit System. That closed session is exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(8) and (9).
Accessibility assistance contact provided
If you need more information or need accessibility assistance for the May 8, 2025 meeting, you can contact Ashley Waldron, Secretary to the Board, by telephone at 703-883-4009 or by TTY at 703-883-4056.
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