2016 Fresno Madera Farm Credit Calendar

Fresno Madera Farm Credit

Cover photo by Brian Schafer 2015 grand prize photo contest winner

2016 CALENDAR

Agriculture is Our Only Business

NOW YOU SEE ‘EM

NOW YOU SEE ‘EM

NOW YOU SEE ‘EM

NOW YOU SEE ‘EM NOW YOU DON’T

NOW YOU SEE ‘EM NOW YOU DON’T

NOW YOU DON’T

NOW YOU DON’T NOW YOU DON’T

NOW YOU DON’T

When to fifinancing agriculture,we wedon’t don’tbelieve believe When it it comes comes to nancing agriculture, in acts. in disappearing disappearing acts.

Some lenders say it’s a good time to be a part of agriculture. It’s true.

The difference is we’ll still be here when they want no part of it.

Fresno Madera Farm Credit. When you’re in agriculture for keeps, it’s good to know your lender is, too.

Fresno Madera Farm Credit fmfarmcredit.com (559) 277-7000

2016 PHOTO CONTEST

FMFC is looking for your creative eye to showcase the beauty and rich life of the Central San Joaquin Valley! Your photo could earn you 1 of 12 $50 VISA gift cards or you could be awarded the grand prize winner with a $150 VISA gift card prize. Keep snapping those photos throughout the year and let’s fill our calendar full of the vibrant imagery that Central California has to offer!

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-Email photo entry to photocontest@fmfar mcredit.com.

-A 5GB max file size wi ll be accepted.

-File should be .jpeg or .png - Up to 3 images per photographer may be entered.

- Contest entry form must be accompanied with ph oto entry. Entry form will be available on website beginning May 2, 20 16.

How to enter selected s will be to o h p g in card.

-12 winn VISA gift 0 5 $ layed a in to w ill be disp then w s to o h p d -Winning Member BBQ , an 6 1 ear.

0 y 2 e e n o at th ce for ffi O o n s to will be at the Fre prize pho 150 VISA d n ra g e -On da$ d awarde n a n e s o ch gift card.

CONTEST BEGINS MAY 2, 2016 ENTRY DEADLINE AUGUST 26, 2016 WINNER NOTIFICATION October 14, 2016

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OFFICES CLOSE AT 3:30

CHRISTMAS EVE OFFICES CLOSED

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OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON

with three convenient locations, we are ready to serve you and your needs wherever you are.

MADERA

NE Corner of 4th & “I” Street 305 North “I” Street Madera, CA 93637 (559) 674-2437 Fax (559) 673-8414 Hours: 8am - 5pm, M-F

FRESNO

NE Corner of Herndon & Milburn 4635 West Spruce Fresno, CA 93722 (559) 277-7000 Fax (559) 277-7030 Hours: 8am - 5pm, M-F

LOAN ACCOUNTING (559) 277-7016

TOLL FREE

1-877-363-8637

KINGSBURG

SE Corner of Draper & Washington 1698 Draper Street Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 419-5411 Fax (559) 419-5416 Hours: T-W: 8am - 5pm M, Th, F: By appointment

WEBSITE

www.fmfarmcredit.com Fresno Madera Farm Credit @fresnomaderafc

Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: JACOB SERTICH

January 2016 Citrus Grove, Farm Credit Customer Photo

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DECEMBER FEBRUARY

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ONLINE BANKING

Enroll in online banking for convenient, secure access to your account information anytime.

THIRD QUARTER

NEW YEAR’S DAY OFFICES CLOSED

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 FIRST QUARTER

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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY OFFICES CLOSED

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SJV WINE & GRAPE SYMPOSIUM

Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: JACOB SERTICH

February 2016 Cattle Drive, Farm Credit Customer Photo

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GROUNDHOG DAY

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WORLD AG EXPO ASH WEDNESDAY

LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY

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VALENTINE’S DAY

PRESIDENT’S DAY OFFICES CLOSED

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WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY

JANUARY

MARCH

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S WE’RE SOCIAL

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Find us on Facebook & LinkedIn at Fresno Madera Farm Credit or follow us on Twitter @fresnomaderafc

Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: BRIAN SCHAFER

March 2016 Poultry Farm, Farm Credit Customer Photo

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FEBRUARY APRIL

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CITRUS SHOWCASE

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY

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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 FIRST QUARTER

NATIONAL AG WEEK DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

WESTERN UNITED DAIRYMEN CONVENTION ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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SPRING BEGINS PALM SUNDAY

GOOD FRIDAY OFFICES CLOSED

PATRONAGE 27 28 29 30 31 THIRD QUARTER

EASTER

PROGRAM

One of the many things that sets us apart from our competition is that we return excess earnings back to our membership each year.

Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: JENNIFER MARKARIAN

April 2016 Sunday

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Almond Orchard at Perez Farms in Crows Landing, CA

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MARCH MAY

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FMFC Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 11 at 6pm Golden Palace, Fresno

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NEW MOON

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 FIRST QUARTER

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 FULL MOON

CLOVIS RODEO EARTH DAY

PASSOVER BEGINS

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 THIRD QUARTER

CLOVIS RODEO

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

PASSOVER ENDS

Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: HOLLY HELMUTH

May 2016 Young Almond Orchard at Bob Houlding’s Farm in Madera

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PHOTO CONTEST BEGINS

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ANNUAL MEETING OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON

MOTHER’S DAY

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CHOWCHILLA- MADERA FAIR

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OFFICES CLOSE AT 3:30

APRIL JUNE

29 30 31 COULD A LEASE S M T W T F S S M T W T F S THIRD QUARTER

MEMORIAL DAY OFFICES CLOSED

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BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Farm Credit leases are available for capital goods which allow you to maintain your cash reserves.

Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: JACOB SERTICH

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Working on the Dairy, Farm Credit Customer Photo

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JULY

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NEW MOON

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FLAG DAY

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FATHER’S DAY

SUMMER BEGINS

HOW MUCH 26 27 28 29 30 THIRD QUARTER

IS IT WORTH?

Our expert Ag appraisers are here for you to provide timely, thorough and accurate appraisals.

Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: ROBERT SAHATJIAN

July 2016 Sunday

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Sunset over a Pistachio Orchard on the West Side Farm Credit Customer Photo

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JUNE AUGUST CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

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On July 17, 1916, President Wilson signed legislation creating the Federal Land Bank System. This System has provided reliable Ag financing for you and your neighbors for 100 years. We look forward to continuing to serve the needs of the Ag community for generations.

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OFFICES CLOSE AT 3:30

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NEW MOON

CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

INDEPENDENCE DAY OFFICES CLOSED

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CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

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CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR FARM CREDIT 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

31 FRESNO FOOD EXPO

Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: HOLLY HELMUTH

August 2016 Sunday

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Staff and Family Participate in Color Me Rad Race Benefitting the Ronald McDonald House

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REMINDER

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Photo contest deadline is 8/26.

Visit www.fmfarmcredit.com for details.

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PHOTO CONTEST DEADLINE

JULY

SEPTEMBER

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Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: JED WEBSTER

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OCTOBER

Tractor Hauling Tomatoes, Farm Credit Customer Photo

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LAST MINUTE S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

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HARVEST COST?

NEW MOON

We’re here for you to solve your Ag financing needs. Call us today and we’ll help you navigate the ups and downs of agriculture.

OFFICES CLOSE AT 3:30

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MADERA FAIR

LABOR DAY OFFICES CLOSED

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MADERA FAIR AG BOOSTERS BBQ

TULARE COUNTY FAIR

PATRIOT DAY

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TULARE COUNTY FAIR FALL BEGINS

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Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: JED WEBSTER

October 2016 Sunday

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Edward Sahatjian in Madera Vineyard Photo by Father, Robert Sahatjian

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SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER THREE LOCATIONS

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Madera Fresno Kingsburg With three convenient locations, we are ready to serve you and your needs wherever you are.

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FRESNO FAIR

ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN

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FRESNO FAIR COLUMBUS DAY OFFICES CLOSED

YOM KIPPUR

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FRESNO FAIR

FFA CONVENTION BOSS’S DAY

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Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: PUVAN SRAN

November 2016 Sunday OCTOBER

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Harvested Almonds, Farm Credit Customer Photo

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DECEMBER

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

VETERAN’S DAY OFFICES CLOSED

ELECTION DAY

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OFFICES CLOSE AT 3:30

THANKSGIVING DAY OFFICES CLOSED

OFFICES CLOSED

Thank you!

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Nobody beats the American farmer when it comes to producing food, and for that we can be truly grateful. Thank you to our local farmers and ranchers for your tireless work in feeding our communities.

Fresno Madera Farm Credit PHOTO BY: JENNIFER MARKARIAN

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Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive

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NOVEMBER JANUARY 2017

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! The FMFC directors and staff wish you and your families a happy holiday season.

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PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY

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WINTER BEGINS

CHRISTMAS EVE

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CHRISTMAS FIRST DAY OF HANUKKAH

KWANZAA BEGINS OFFICES CLOSED

OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON

NEW YEAR’S EVE