NORWICH – USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Program has named NBT Bank a Preferred Lender, the highest status lenders can hold in a guaranteed lending program.

“Agriculture contributes greatly to the economy in many of the communities we serve,” said NBT Bank Regional Agriculture Banking Manager Edward Coates. “We are honored to be recognized for providing economic support to local famers and working with them to meet the challenges of operating their farms.”

New York Farm Service Agency State Executive Director James Barber said, “We are pleased to welcome NBT Bank into the Preferred Lending Program and look forward to working with them and their customers in the years ahead.”