How we're changing banking for the better.

A: Food matters. A lot. As more of us appreciate the importance of locally grown food, we believe there’s a tremendous business opportunity to support producers, distributors, and retailers who are committed to organic and sustainable agriculture.

Your deposits are helping us grow the local food economy. In 2011, we made over $2.5-million in high-impact loans to the sector; that number doubled to $5.7-million in 2012. Through these investments, we’re building a reputation and a network within the industry, becoming the lender of choice to new businesses that are growing local.

Local food benefits everyone. Local food is fresher, tastier and it’s better for the environment too. Eating food grown here reduces carbon emissions and encourages local entrepreneurship and job creation. That’s good for everyone.