FCC was established in 1959, under the Farm Credit Act, at that time solely to provide loans to farmers.

Later that month, Farm Credit Canada was named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers, which was announced by the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post newspapers.

This control board regularly meets in the corporation's head office, which is located in Regina, Saskatchewan.

FCC can fund and deliver joint programs and services with federal agencies, provincial governments and other term lenders.

The product portfolio for FCC includes a variety of intermediate and long-term loans, with amortization periods as long as 29 years.