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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000845877-03-000217.txt : 20031212
<SEC-HEADER>0000845877-03-000217.hdr.sgml : 20031212
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20031212160532
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000845877-03-000217
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20031210
FILED AS OF DATE:		20031212

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			OSLICK JEROME G
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001250219

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14951
		FILM NUMBER:		031052051

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O FARMER MAC
		STREET 2:		1133 TWENTY FIRST STREET NW
		CITY:			WASHINGTON
		STATE:			DC
		ZIP:			20036
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2028727700

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000845877
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FEDERAL & FEDERALLY-SPONSORED CREDIT AGENCIES [6111]
		IRS NUMBER:				521578738
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1133 21ST STREET, N.W.
		STREET 2:		STE 600
		CITY:			WASHINGTON
		STATE:			DC
		ZIP:			20036
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2028727700

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1133 21ST STREET, N.W.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 600
		CITY:			WASHINGTON
		STATE:			DC
		ZIP:			20036
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      <footnote id="F1"> This report reflects (on Table I) (i) the acquisition of 1,256 shares of Class C Non-Voting Common Stock through the exercise of a previously partially  unexercised employee stock option acquired by the reporting person in September 1999 and the sale of 1,256 shares of Class C Stock and (ii) the acquisition of 690 shares of Class C Non-Voting Common Stock through the partial exercise of a previously partially unexercised employee stock option acquired by the reporting person in June 2000 pursuant to former Rule 16b-3 and the sale of 690 shares of Class C Stock; and (on Table II) the closing of the September 1999 employee stock option and the partial closing of the June 2000 employee stock option.  The exercises of the September 1999 and June 2000 employee stock options are exempt under Section 16(b) under Rule 16b-6, but are reported herein pursuant to Rule 16a-4.</footnote>

      <footnote id="F2"> Transaction pursuant to plan under Rule 10b5-1.</footnote>

      <footnote id="F3"> The option was exercisable commencing September 10, 1999 with respect to 1,383 shares, commencing September 10, 2000 with respect to 1,383 shares, and commencing September 10, 2001 with respect to 1,384 shares.</footnote>

      <footnote id="F4"> The option was exercisable commencing June 1, 2000 with respect to 11,185 shares, commencing May 31, 2001 with respect to 11,185 shares, and commencing May 31, 2002 with respect to 11,184 shares.</footnote>
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