Beginning Farmer Loan Opportunity

Accessing capital to begin, extend or support an agriculture operation can be especially challenging to new producers. Farm Service Agency’s “Beginning Farmer” direct and guaranteed loan programs provide an opportunity for qualified applicants to secure loans from funding set aside for producers who meet the following conditions: Has operated a farm for not more than 10 years Will materially and substantially participate in the operation of the farm Agrees to participate in a loan assessment, borrower training and financial management program sponsored by FSA Does not own a farm in excess of 30 percent of the county’s average size farm.