Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Breaks Ground on New Location
Pace, Fla. – Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, a member-owned lending cooperative, celebrated the groundbreaking of a new location in Pace, Florida, that will serve the area’s farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and rural landowners and homeowners. Board members, staff, local officials, and community partners gathered to commemorate this significant investment in the region's rural communities and agricultural economy.
Built around the theme "Rooted in Community," the new location reflects Farm Credit's longstanding dedication to strengthening the relationships and local connections that help Northwest Florida thrive.
“This groundbreaking reflects our continued investment in the communities and members we serve,” said Stacy Sikes, Chief Executive Officer of Farm Credit of Northwest Florida. “For generations, Farm Credit has helped rural families, farmers, and agribusinesses achieve their goals. This new location will allow us to expand that support while creating a welcoming space where relationships can grow and members can access the financial solutions they need to succeed.”
The new location in Pace strengthens service to members throughout the region and reflects Farm Credit's dedication to helping rural communities grow and prosper.
"As a cooperative, everything we do is centered on our members and the communities they call home,” said Douglas Walker, Board Chair of Farm Credit of Northwest Florida. “This new office is more than a building. It represents our confidence in the future of the area and our commitment to serving rural Northwest Florida for generations to come.”
Construction has already begun, with the new location designed to provide a welcoming and convenient space for members while supporting Farm Credit's mission of serving agriculture and rural Northwest Florida.
Click here to view photos from the groundbreaking ceremony.
About Farm Credit of Northwest Florida
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida is a member‑owned financial cooperative, serving more than 2,800 cooperative members across 18 counties in Northwest Florida with reliable, competitive financing for rural landowners, homeowners, farmers, foresters, and agribusinesses. As a cooperative, our success is shared by returning profits to our member‑borrowers and investing in rural communities through scholarships, youth programs, and charitable giving. We are Rooted in Giving and committed to protecting agriculture and rural life today while building opportunities for generations to come. Learn more about our 2025 Community Impact here.