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Session Descriptions

Staying Resilient: Business Continuity and Incident Response Planning for Farm Credit Associations

Thursday, August 27, 2026

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Disruption is inevitable—but unpreparedness is optional. Whether the cause is cyber, climate, or crisis-related, Farm Credit associations must ensure operational resilience to protect members, maintain trust, and continue serving rural communities. This session will focus on practical strategies to strengthen business continuity and incident response frameworks at the association level. Participants will explore lessons learned from real events, regulatory expectations from FCA, and the growing need to align continuity, cybersecurity, and communication planning.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  1. Develop and maintain a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) tailored to association operations, size, and dependencies.
  2. Integrate Incident Response Planning (IRP) with business continuity and cybersecurity frameworks.
  3. Identify and prioritize critical business functions to ensure rapid recovery and minimal member disruption.
  4. Establish clear roles, communication channels, and escalation protocols for crisis events.