Patrick Hostetter

Patrick grew up in a dairy farming community in Northern New York, where his connection to agriculture started early. By middle school, he was helping local farms with haying and working in sustainable logging on his aunt and uncle’s property in the Adirondacks, gaining hands-on experience and an appreciation for land stewardship.

Patrick earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from SUNY Cobleskill, along with an Associate’s degree in Psychology. During college, he took a year away from school to work as an Assistant Barn Manager at a bull stud, further deepening his practical understanding of farm management.

After graduation, Patrick spent 10 years with Farm Credit East in New Hampshire, serving in a variety of roles that supported farmers and rural communities. He began his career in business lending as a Relationship Manager before moving into a Mortgage Specialist role, where he focused on financing rural homes and startup farm operations. Following his time at Farm Credit East, Patrick spent a year with Walden Mutual Bank as an Agriculture Lender.

Today, Patrick continues to support the New England agriculture community through a relationship-first approach to business, combining financial insight with a deep respect for the people behind the operations. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors.