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Aggie Bond Beginning Farmer Loan Program
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/loans/aggiebond.aspx
The Aggie Bond Loan Program is a federal bonding program administered by the State through its Rural Finance Authority. The program offers affordable financing for a qualified beginning farmer. This is accomplished by securing for the applicant a reduced interest rate on the loan they are submitting for approval under...Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Agriculture -
Agricultural Business Training Program (ABTP)
http://www.mass.gov/agr/programs/abtp/
MDAR's Agricultural Business Training Program responds to these and other planning needs through training and technical assistance.Sponsored by: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources -
Alaska Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund
The objective of this program is to promote the development of agriculture as an industry throughout the State by means of moderate interest rate loans. These loans may be used to finance annual operating expenses such as seed, feed, fertilizer, harvesting or planting activities, purchase equipment or livestock,... -
Alaskan Growers School
"The Alaskan Growers School is a unique opportunity intended for Alaska Natives living in remote villages to gain the knowledge and skills to grow and raise food to complement a traditional, subsistence lifestyle. Although the program is open to anyone in Alaska, students from the Tanana Chiefs Conference region...Sponsored by: Alaska Cooperative Extension Service -
Arkansas Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program
www.clt.astate.edu/dkennedy/alfdc2.htm
"Limited resource and small family farms are approved with financial and management expertise to help them achieve greater yields and more profitable operations. Farm advisers help individual operators utilize government resources and agricultural programs with services such as debt restructuring, loan packaging,...Sponsored by: Arkansas Land & Farm Development Corporation -
Beginning Farmers For Arkansas
www.clt.astate.edu/dkennedy/alfdc2.htm
"Beginning Farmer Training: A 12 week instructional class will be conducted at four sites across the each multi-county region where recruitment has been conducted. Practicum training: The project will provide a number of 2 to 3 day practicum short courses in the month following the completion of the classroom training...Sponsored by: Arkansas Land & Farm Development Corporation -
Buy Fresh Buy Local - North Valley Program
www.landconservation.org/events.php
"The purpose of the Buy Fresh Buy Local, North Valley (BFBLNV) program is to reach and provide expanded marketing opportunities, assistance, and training to beginning farmers and ranchers, including those that are socially disadvantaged. The Buy Fresh Buy Local North Valley logo and program tells the story of our...Sponsored by: NCRLT Northern California Regional Land Trust -
California Farm Acadamy
landbasedlearning.org/farm-academy.php
The California Farm Academy's (CFA) six month program takes place on a part-time basis, with classes held on evenings and weekends – serving people with busy schedules. Operated by the Center for Land-Based Learning, this innovative program and farm business incubator teaches and mentors new farmers in...Sponsored by: Center for Land-Based Learning -
California FarmLink
"Our mission is to build family farming and conserve farmland in California by linking aspiring and retiring farmers; and promoting techniques and disseminating information that facilitate intergenerational farm transitions."Sponsored by: California Farmlink -
California FarmLink Individual Development Accounts
Individual Development Accounts or IDAs, are special matched savings accounts designed to help families and individuals establish a pattern of regular saving and, ultimately, purchase something likely to return substantial long-term benefits to its owner -- for instance, farm equipment or for a down payment on...Sponsored by: California Farmlink -
CIG Conservation Innovation Grants
www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/cig/index.html
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) offers two programmatic exceptions intended to encourage the participation of beginning and limited resource farmers and ranchers, and Indian Tribes, in CIG. Each year, up to 10 percent of National CIG funds may be set aside for applicants who are beginning or limited resource...Sponsored by: NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service -
Colorado Beginning Farmer Loan
The Beginning Farmer Program involves a three-way transaction between the lender, the borrower and Colorado Agricultural Development Authority (CADA). The borrower must be a Beginning Farmer which is defined as an individual who has never owned farmland which is equal to or greater than 30 percent of the median county...Sponsored by: CADA Colorado Agricultural Development Authority -
CSP Conservation Stewardship Program
www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/new_csp/csp.html
“The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is a voluntary program that encourages agricultural and forestry producers to address resource concerns by (1) undertaking additional conservation activities and (2) improving and maintaining existing conservation systems. CSP provides financial and technical assistance to...Sponsored by: NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service -
DEAL Diversification through Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Loan Program
kafc.ky.gov/kafc_programs_deal.shtml
The DEAL Diversification through Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Loan Program is designed to assist individuals who are attempting to diversify their farming operations through non-traditional agricultural production or services. Beginning agri-entrepreneurs may qualify for financing for equipment purchases,...Sponsored by: Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation -
Developing Farm Financial Knowledge of Beginning and Sustainable Farmers
"Developing Farm Financial Knowledge of Beginning Organic and Sustainable Farmers project has been designed by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service to respond to the need of beginning farmers involved with sustainable and organic agriculture to better understand farm financial management."Sponsored by: MOSES Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service -
Enhancing the Viability and Sustainability of Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Through Collaboration, Mentoring and Whole Farm Planning
"Enhance the viability and sustainability of beginning farmers and ranchers by providing individualized training; development of whole farm plans; and the production, processing and marketing of safe and nutritious food."Sponsored by: Tuskegee University Cooperative Extension Program -
EQIP Environmental Quality Incentives Program Conservation Activity Plan
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/eqip
In order to participate in many conservation cost-share programs from USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, a conservation plan is required. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) program may be used to develop comprehensive nutrient management and other conservation practice plans. The...Sponsored by: NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service -
EQIP Environmental Quality Incentives Program Support for Organic Growers
"Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program Organic Initiative, the USDA Natrual Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) provides assistance to eligible producers for installation of conservation practices on organic or agricultural operations transitioning to organic production. According to statute,...Sponsored by: NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service -
Expanding Agricultural Individual Development Accounts
The project will expand the nation's first agricultural Individual Development Account (IDA) pilot programs to 8 states in order to assist beginning farmers in building an asset base for land purchases and capital expenditures.Sponsored by: California Farmlink -
Farm Financing - Small Farm Loans
http://thecarrotproject.org/financing
The Carrot Project offer loans to small farms in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont, especially those having difficulty obtaining credit and use or are moving toward organic/sustainable practices or serve local and regional markets. Funds may be used for capital investments, such as equipment or buildings, to expand...Sponsored by: The Carrot Project -
Farm Operating Loan Program
www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=dfl-do
"Operating Loans may be used to purchase items such as livestock, farm equipment, feed, seed, fuel, farm chemicals, insurance, and other operating expenses. Operating Loans can also be used to pay for minor improvements to buildings, costs associated with land and water development, family subsistence, and to...Sponsored by: FSA Farm Service Agency -
Farm Purchase Guarantee Program
www.il-fa.com/products/agriculture/programs.html#FPG
The Farm Purchase Guarantee Program (FPG) is designed to enhance credit availability for farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses to purchase farm land. Loans may be made to purchase farmland, construct or repair buildings and other facilities, and improve farmland to promote soil and water conservation. Applicants must...Sponsored by: Illinois Finance Authority -
Farm Reinvestment Grant
www.ct.gov/doag/cwp/view.asp?a=3260&q=398988
The Farm Reinvestment Grant is a competitive matching grant program for diversification or expansion of existing farm family businesses. These grants will be awarded on the basis of the quality of the business plan that is a part of the application. The farmer applicant must match or exceed the amount of the grant...Sponsored by: Connecticut Department of Agriculture -
Farm Transition Grant Program
www.ct.gov/doag/cwp/view.asp?a=3260&q=419410
The Farm Transition Grant Program (FTG) is a competitive matching grant program. Producers and agriculture cooperatives may apply for this grant and may receive up to $49,999 in matching funds. A producer and an agricultural cooperative match must be at least 50% and may not include in-kind services.Sponsored by: Connecticut Department of Agriculture -
Farmer Training Initiative
www.learngrowconnect.org/farmer
"The project addresses four barriers during each of four learning stages for beginning farmers on their path from entering farming to a viable farm enterprise. The four learning stages are -- 1: Prospective (recruitment stage); 2: Farmers-in-Training (formal study and gaining hands-on experience); 3: Farm Start-...Sponsored by: Angelic Organics Learning Center -
Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund
www.farmvetco.org/farmer-veteran-fellowship/
Farmer Veteran Coalition runs an in house small grants program called the Fellowship Fund. The purpose of the Fellowship Fund is to assist veterans beginning a career in food and farming through small grants for education or farming purposes. The Fellowship Fund is also designed to assist veteran farmers with business...Sponsored by: Farmer Veteran Coalition -
FARRMS Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability Grants to Grow
www.farrms.org/opportunities/for-producers/grants-to-grow.html
FARRMS Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability manages a grant and loan program for producers of sustainable projects, certified organic or transitioning producers, growers dedicated to sustainable gardeners, and communities with projects related to the sustainability of low-... -
FCIC Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
"RMA, through the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), provides crop insurance to American producers. Seventeen private-sector insurance companies sell and service the policies. RMA develops and/or approves the premium rate, administers premium and expense subsidies, approves and supports products, and reinsures...Sponsored by: RMA Risk Management Agency -
Food Roots Individual Development Accounts
Food Roots Individual Development Account program participants are committed to saving a minimum of $25 a month for a minimum of six months (or a maximum of 3 years). The savings are matched at a 3:1 rate. Participants can save a maximum matched savings of $1,000 a year ($3,000 will be matched for their $1,000 saved...Sponsored by: Food Roots -
FSA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loans
www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=bfl
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides direct and guaranteed loans to beginning farmers and ranchers who are unable to obtain financing from commercial credit sources. A beginning farmer or rancher is an individual or entity who (1) has not operated a farm or ranch for more than 10 years; (2) meets the loan...Sponsored by: FSA Farm Service Agency -
FSA Direct Farm Ownership Loan
www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=dfl-dl
"With a Direct Farm Ownership Loan, you can purchase farmland, construct or repair buildings and other fixtures, and promote soil and water conservation." See your State Farm Service Agency office of Applications: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateOffices?area=stoffice&subject=landing&topic=landingSponsored by: FSA Farm Service Agency -
FSA Emergency Farm Loan Prorgam
www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/flp_emergency_farm_loans.pdf
"USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides emergency loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine. Loan Uses Emergency loan funds may be used to: Restore or replace essential property; Pay all or part of production costs...Sponsored by: FSA Farm Service Agency -
FSA Rural Youth Loan Program
www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/loanyouth.pdf
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes operating loans of up to $5,000 to eligible individual rural youths age 10 through 20 to finance income-producing, agriculture-related projects. The project must be of modest size, educational, and initiated, developed and carried out by rural...Sponsored by: FSA Farm Service Agency -
FSFL Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/fsfl09.pdf
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) provides low-interest financing for producers to build or upgrade farm storage and handling facilities. The FSA is authorized to implement the program through USDA's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)." See...Sponsored by: FSA Farm Service Agency -
Georgia Development Authority Loan Program
gdaonline.com/loan_programs.htm
The Authority has an active insured loan program for agricultural capitol purposes. These long-term loans are offered at a variable rate determined by prime plus 1/2 percent and LIBOR plus 2 percent adjusted annually. A mortgage on real estate is required. These funds may be used to buy land, purchase irrigation...Sponsored by: Georgia Development Authority -
Global Gardens: Refugee Community Agriculture
www.idahorefugees.org/Home/Global_Gardens/
"We sponsor refugee agriculture projects at 8 locations in Boise, Eagle, and Star and provide garden or farm space for around 100 refugee families as well as training in horticultural production and marketing. We strive to involve refugee families in healthy lifestyles and entrepreneurial training through the...Sponsored by: Idaho Office for Refugees -
Hawaii New Farmer Loan
hawaii.gov/hdoa/agl/agl_newfarm
The Agricultural Loan Program helps promote agricultural and aquacultural development of Hawaii by providing credit at reasonable rates and terms to qualifying individuals or entities. Applicants must be citizens of the United States who have resided in Hawaii for the preceding three years, or a permanent resident...Sponsored by: Hawaii Department of Agriculture -
Idaho Agricultural Development Loan Program
www.agri.state.id.us/Categories/Marketing/financialassistance.php
The Idaho Agricultural Development Loan Program offers financing and assistance to individuals and organizations in Idaho whose Agricultural projects or efforts will provide for Rural Economic Development in Idaho and who cannot obtain credit from conventional sources. The application must be accompanied with a letter...Sponsored by: Idaho State Department of Agriculture -
Illinois Beginning Farmer Bond Program
www.il-fa.com/products/agriculture/programs.html#BF
The Beginning Farmer Bond Program provides affordable financing to farmers by using federally tax exempt bonds ("Aggie Bonds") to reduce the interest rate on a loan to purchase farmland. This program can be used between a buyer and his/her local lender or between a buyer and the seller for a contract purchase. The...Sponsored by: Illinois Finance Authority -
Iowa Beginning Farmer Loan Program
www.iada.state.ia.us/BFLP/index.html
The Iowa Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP) was established in 1981 to assist new farmers in acquiring agricultural property. Beginning Farmer Loans are financed by participating lenders or contract sellers with the issuance of federal tax-exempt bonds offered by the Iowa Agricultural Development Authority (IADA)....Sponsored by: Iowa Agricultural Development Authority -
Iowa Beginning Farmer Tax Credit
www.iada.state.ia.us/BFTC/index.html
The Agricultural Assets Transfer Tax Credit is commonly referred to as the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit. This program was enacted by the Iowa legislature as an incentive to keep land in production agriculture, by allowing agricultural asset owners to earn tax credit for leasing their land to beginning farmers. The...Sponsored by: Iowa Agricultural Development Authority -
Iowa Loan Participation Program
www.iada.state.ia.us/LPP/index.html
The Iowa Loan Participation Program is intended to assist lenders and qualified farmers by participating in a loan for the purchase of agricultural property. This program may be used to supplement the borrower's down payment so that the borrower can more readily secure a loan from a participating lender. This program...Sponsored by: Iowa Agricultural Development Authority -
Kansas Beginning Farmer Loan Program
The Kansas Beginning Farmer Loan Program makes loans available at below market interest rates to help farmers, a valuable assets for the State of Kansas. The program can be used for beginning farmers and ranchers to purchase agricultural land, farm buildings, farm equipment and breeding livestock. The program issues...Sponsored by: Kansas Development Finance Authority -
Kentucky Beginning Farmer Loan Program
kafc.ky.gov/kafc_programs_beginningfarmer.shtml
The Beginning Farmer Loan Program is designed to assist individuals with farming experience who desire to develop, expand or buy into a farming operation. Beginning farmers can qualify for financing to purchase livestock, equipment, agricultural facilities, permanent working capital and to make a down payment on real...Sponsored by: Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation -
Land Here!
www.landforgood.org/land_here.html
"Our Land Here! program helps seekers acquire a farm or farmland. We help beginning and other farmers plan, search for and evaluate agricultural properties. We help recruit farmers and get them onto suitable land with affordable and secure agreements."Sponsored by: Land for Good -
Maine Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund
www.maine.gov/agriculture/mpd/business/amlf/index.html
The Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund (AMLF) provides low cost financing to help farmers, food processors and aquaculture operations adopt new and innovative equipment and facilities in order to improve and enhance the manufacturing, marketability and production of Maine products. Funds may be used for the design,... -
Maine Farms for the Future Program
www.maine.gov/agriculture/mpd/business/index.html
The Maine Farms for the Future Program is a competitive grants program that offers: Phase 1 - technical assistance grants to help farmers develop written business plans that improve the farm's viability; and Phase 2 - investment support grants to help farmers implement their business plans and put their "ideas for... -
Maryland Shellfish Aquaculture Loan Program
www.marbidco.org/loans/msal.html
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has formed a partnership with the Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO) to provide affordable financing to watermen and other parties who want to start or expand commercial shellfish aquaculture operations in Maryland.... -
Maryland Vineyard Planting Loan Fund
www.marbidco.org/loans/mvplf.html
Low-interest (3-5% APR) loans to help meet the unique financing needs of Maryland’s rural landowners wanting to plant grapes and develop wineries. The maximum loan amount is $100,000 and an interest only option is available. A letter of referral from a commercial lender is required as well as a site evaluation... -
Massachusetts Agricultural Energy Grant Program
www.mass.gov/agr/programs/aegp/index.htm
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Agricultural Energy Grant Program (Ag Energy) is a competitive program that funds agricultural energy projects in an effort to improve energy efficiency and to facilitate adoption of alternative clean energy technologies by Massachusetts farms in order that...Sponsored by: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources -
Massachusetts Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program
www.mass.gov/agr/programs/aeep/index.htm
The Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program (AEEP) provides funding to agricultural operations in Massachusetts for the mitigation and/or prevention of impacts on natural resources that may result from agricultural practices. While primarily a water quality program, AEEP will also fund practices that promote...Sponsored by: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources -
Massachusetts Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program
www.mass.gov/agr/programs/mega/index.htm
The Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program (MEGA) seeks to assist new and beginning farm businesses with start up or expansion costs. The Program offers technical and business planning assistance to support the special needs of beginning farmers. It also makes available financial assistance for equipment,...Sponsored by: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources -
Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program (MEGA)
http://www.mass.gov/agr/programs/mega/
The Matching Enterprise Grants for Agriculture Program (MEGA) seeks to assist new and beginning farm businesses with start up or expansion costs. The Program offers technical and business planning assistance to support the special needs of beginning farmers. It also makes available financial assistance for...Sponsored by: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources -
Minnesota Aggie Bond Beginning Farmer Loan Program
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/en/grants/loans/aggiebond.aspx
The Aggie Bond Loan Program is a federal bonding program administered by the State through its Rural Finance Authority. The program offers affordable financing for a qualified beginning farmer by securing a reduced interest rate on the loan the applicant is submitting for approval under the program. An eligible...Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Agriculture -
Minnesota Basic Farm Loan Program
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/loans/basic.aspx
The Basic Farm Loan Program was established to help people who want to farm in Minnesota. The program offers affordable financing, a reasonable down payment and built-in safeguards, such as farm management training and financial planning to help minimize the risk all farmers face. This is a partnership approach backed...Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Agriculture -
Minnesota Livestock Equipment Pilot Loan Program
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/loans/liveequip.aspx
The Livestock Equipment Pilot Loan Program is designed to help finance the purchase of livestock-related equipment. Loans may be used for the acquisition of equipment for animal housing, confinement, animal feeding, milk production and waste management. The farmer candidate must be a resident of Minnesota and...Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Agriculture -
Minnesota Seller Assisted Loan Participation Program
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/loans/seller.aspx
The Seller Assisted Loan Participation Program is a cooperative financing effort involving a buyer, a seller, a local lender, and the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority. Under this program, each seller actively participates in financing the sale of their farm by providing a portion of the financing. An applicant must...Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Agriculture -
Minnesota Sustainable Agriculture Loan Program
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/en/grants/loans/esaploan.aspx
The Sustainable Agriculture Loan funds capital purchases that will lead them to a more sustainable farming system. Proposed project must make efficient use of resources, benefit the environment and show a reasonable return on the additional investment. Applicants must be residents of the State of Minnesota who are...Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Agriculture -
Missouri Alternative Loan Program
http://mda.mo.gov/abd/financial/altloans.php
Missouri Alternative Loan Program can be used to finance the production, processing and marketing needs of an alternative agricultural enterprise. Applicants must be a legal Missouri resident and a minimum of 14 years of age. The project must be located in Missouri and the maximum loan amount is $20,000 with a 5 year...Sponsored by: Missouri Department of Agriculture -
Missouri Animal Waste Treatment Loan Program
http://mda.mo.gov/abd/financial/awloanprg.php
The program finances animal waste treatment systems for independent livestock and poultry producers at below conventional interest rates. Loan proceeds may be used to finance 100% of the cost of an eligible animal waste treatment system including storage structures, fencing, pumps, treatment equipment, composters,...Sponsored by: Missouri Department of Agriculture -
Missouri Beginning Farmer Loan Program
http://mda.mo.gov/abd/financial/begfarm.php
The Missouri Beginning Farmer Loan Program enables qualified borrower to borrow money to purchase agricultural land, farm buildings, farm equipment, and breeding livestock. Some criteria for borrowers include proof of citizenship, identity and legal Missouri residence; they have not owned, either directly or...Sponsored by: Missouri Department of Agriculture -
Missouri Family Farm Breeding Livestock Loan Program
http://mda.mo.gov/abd/financial/familyfarm.php
"The program provides Missouri tax credits to Missouri lenders who make breeding livestock loans to small farmers.To participate in the loan program, a small farmer shall first obtain approval for a family farm breeding livestock loan from an eligible lender. The small farmer shall not be charged interest by the...Sponsored by: Missouri Department of Agriculture -
Missouri High Tunnel Loan Program
http://mda.mo.gov/abd/financial/hightunnel.php
"Under the High Tunnel Loan Program, Missouri producers who have been approved by USDA NRCS, through either the USDA NRCS EQIP Seasonal High Tunnel System Initiative or the EQIP Organic Initiative for a seasonal high tunnel reimbursement, will be eligible for a short term loan. Loans will be available at a fixed rate...Sponsored by: Missouri Department of Agriculture -
Missouri Value-Added Grant Program
http://mda.mo.gov/abd/financial/valaddgrant.php
"The Missouri Value-Added Grant Program provides grants for projects that add value to Missouri agricultural products and aid the economy of a rural community. Grant applications will be considered for value-added agricultural business concepts that, lead to and result in development, processing and marketing of new...Sponsored by: Missouri Department of Agriculture -
Montana Beginning Farm/Ranch Loan Program
http://www.agr.mt.gov/business/bfrprog.asp
"The Montana Beginning Farm/Ranch Loan Program is a tax-exempt bond program designed to assist beginning farmers and ranchers in the state to acquire agricultural property at lower interest rates." "Eligible applicants must have a net worth of $477,000 or less, and not have previously owned any...Sponsored by: Montana Department of Agriculture -
Montana Rural Assistance Loans
http://www.agr.mt.gov/business/ruralAssistance.asp
"The Rural Assistance Loan Program provides loans to producers with modest financial investments in agriculture. These loans finance agricultural enterprises to provide financial experience and assist in the economic growth and welfare of Montana agriculture." "Applicants must be at least 18 years of...Sponsored by: Montana Department of Agriculture -
MRBIFF Maryland Resource-Based Industry Financing Fund Loan
www.marbidco.org/loans/mrbif.html
The Maryland Resource-Based Industry Financing Fund offers low-interest loans to established agricultural and rural business industry firms for the purchase of land and capital equipment for production and processing activities. Monies may also be used to help finance environmental or water-quality enhancement... -
Nebraska Beginning Farmer/Rancher Loan Program
This program has assisted Nebraska farmers and ranchers in obtaining low interest agricultural loans since 1981. The loan proceeds must be used for land or depreciable property used for an agricultural purpose in Nebraska. Eligible borrowers must have a net worth is less than $500,000, not owned "substantial...Sponsored by: Nebraska Investment Finance Authority -
Nebraska Network For Beginning Farmers And Ranchers
www.cfra.org/resources/beginning_farmer
This program is to "help beginning and retiring farmers/ranchers enhance success of farm/ranch transfer, business viability and land stewardship. Activities fall into three areas: 1) asset and business transfer, 2) business skills and information access, and 3) statewide network of resource providers and advisors...Sponsored by: Center for Rural Affairs -
New Hampshire Agricultural Nutrient Management Grant Program
http://www.agriculture.nh.gov/programs/index.htm
"The primary purpose of the grants are to assist agricultural land and livestock owners with efforts to minimize adverse effects to waters of the state by better managing agricultural nutrients including commercial fertilizers, animal manures and agricultural composts. Applicants may apply for cost assistance of up to... -
New Jersey Soil and Water Grants
www.nj.gov/agriculture/sadc/farmpreserve/grants/
The Soil and Water Grants "help fund up to 50 percent of the costs of approved soil and water conservation projects on farms enrolled in permanent or eight-year farmland preservation programs. Landowners apply to local Soil Conservation Districts, which assist in developing farm conservation plans and ensure...Sponsored by: New Jersey Department of Agriculture -
New Roots For Refugees
www.newrootsforrefugees.blogspot.com/
"New Roots for Refugees is a program started by Catholic Charities in partnership with the Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture to help refugee women put down those new roots, through helping them to start their own small farm businesses growing and selling vegetables. In the New Roots Program, participants start...Sponsored by: New Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas -
NMFMA Farmer Micro-Loan Program
http://farmersmarketsnm.org/Farmers_and_Vendors/Farmer_Micro-Loan_Program/index.html
In 2010, the NMFMA, Permaculture Guild and Permaculture Credit Union initiated a low-interest micro-loan program for small-scale farmers who sell at New Mexico farmers' markets. Loans are available for amounts between $500 and $3,000, must be paid back within 40 months, and have a fixed interest rate of 6%Sponsored by: NMFMA New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association -
NOFA Vermont Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont
Non-profit association of farmers, gardeners, and consumers working to promote an economically viable and ecologically sound Vermont food system for the benefit of current and future generations. Maintains Apprentice and Farm Worker directory for beginning farmers; runs the Vermont organic certification program;...Sponsored by: NOFA Northeast Organic Farming Association -
PFI Savings Incentive Program
http://www.practicalfarmers.org/programs/youth-and-next-generation/sip.html
The Savings Incentive Program is designed to help beginning farmers to save $100 a month for two years; after which, SIP will match their savings 1:1. The beginning farmer can then use this savings to purchase a farm asset (like machinery, land, or livestock). The Savings Incentive Program participants will also meet...Sponsored by: Practical Farmers of Iowa -
Practical Farmers of Iowa: Next Generation
http://practicalfarmers.org/programs/youth-and-next-generation.php
"The Next Generation Program is designed to help Practical Farmers of Iowa's beginning farmer members thrive and help farm families transition their farm to the next generation. We provide opportunities to learn production, marketing, financial, stewardship, and spiritual lessons from successful farmer...Sponsored by: Practical Farmers of Iowa -
RBEEIL Rural Business Energy Efficiency Improvement Loan Fund
www.marbidco.org/loans/rbeeil.html
Rural Business Energy Efficiency Improvement Loan Fund (RBEEIL) offers low-interest "micro" loans for energy efficiency projects undertaken by food and fiber producers and processors implementing the recommendations of a third-party energy auditor.The minimum loan amount is $2,500 and the maximum loan amount... -
RBEWCL Rural Business Equipment and Working Capital Fund Loan
www.marbidco.org/loans/rbwc.html
The Maryland Rural Business Equipment and Working Capital Fund Loan (RBWCL) will offer low-interest loans to established Ag/RB-industry firms and producers for working capital and equipment purchases. This program is supported by The Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)... -
REAP Feasibility Study Grants
www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapGrants.html
"The REAP/Feasibility Grant Program provides grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance. It also provides funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to conduct feasibility study for a renewable energy system." See your State Rural Development Office for Applications:...Sponsored by: Rural Development -
REAP Rural Energy For America Program Grants
www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_ReapResEei.html
"The Rural Energy For America Program Grants/Renewable Energy Systems/Energy Efficiency Improvement Program (REAP/RES/EEI) Grants Program provides grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance. It also provides funds to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase and install...Sponsored by: Rural Development -
REDLG Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant
www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_redlg.html
"The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program provides funding to rural projects through local utility organizations. Under the RED Loan program, USDA provides zero interest loans to local utilities which they, in turn, pass through to local businesses (ultimate recipients) for projects that will...Sponsored by: Rural Development -
SARE Grant Information
http://www.sare.org/Grants/Grants-Information
The SARE Producer Grant Program is a competitive grants program for farmers and ranchers who want to explore sustainable solutions to problems through on-farm research, demonstration, and education projects. Producers typically use their grants to conduct on-site experiments that can improve their operations and the...Sponsored by: SARE Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education -
Seasonal High Tunnel System for Crops Program
"USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service offered the seasonal high tunnels (officially called “seasonal high tunnel system for crops”) as a conservation practice for the first time in 2010 as part of a three-year trial to determine their effectiveness in conserving water, keeping nutrients in...Sponsored by: NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service -
Small, Limited, and Beginning Farmer Assistance
www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/SLB_Farmer
"The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) continues to address the unique circumstances and concerns of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, as well as beginning and limited resource farmers and ranchers. It provides for voluntary participation, offers incentives, and focuses on...Sponsored by: NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service -
Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Loan
www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/sdaloans11.pdf
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes and guarantees loans to approved socially disadvantaged applicants to buy and operate family-size farms and ranches. A socially disadvantaged (SDA) farmer, rancher, or agricultural producer is one of a group whose members have been subjected...Sponsored by: FSA Farm Service Agency -
South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Management
www.mitchelltech.edu/programs/ViewProgram.aspx?id=6&ContentID=9
"The South Dakota Center for Farm/Ranch Management at Mitchell Technical Institute is a newly organized place dedicated to assisting agriculture producers in South Dakota to become better business managers. Our goal is to help you learn better methods of farm accounting, farm enterprise recordkeeping, compliance,...Sponsored by: Mitchell Technical Institute -
SSDPG Small Socially-Disadvantaged Producer Grant
www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_SSDPG.html
"Formerly known as the Small, Minority Producer Grant Program, the primary objective of the SSDPG program is to provide technical assistance to small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers through eligible cooperatives and associations of cooperatives. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis." See your...Sponsored by: Rural Development -
The Business Of Indian Agriculture: A Tribal College Partnership
"Provide an innovative approach to agricultural business education at tribal colleges that more effectively integrates entrepreneurship training to promote the development and sustainability of ag-related businesses on reservations. This project will develop and pilot a model community education agribusiness...Sponsored by: First Nations Development Institute -
Tierra de Oportunidades: Immigrant and Refugee Beginning Farming Training and Incubation
"Tierra de Oportunidades Project is highly innovative in its comprehensive support for Latino and refugee beginning farmers to start and grown commercial farms, addressing barriers in the continuum from land to markets."Sponsored by: Nuestras Raices -
Value-Added Producer Grant
www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_VAPG_Grants.html
"Grants may be used for planning activities and for working capital for marketing value-added agricultural products and for farm-based renewable energy. Eligible applicants are independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, agricultural producer groups, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures...Sponsored by: Rural Development -
Viva Farms Incubator Program
"Viva Farms helps new farmers get started. Our farm incubator provides: Land, equipment and infrastructure, Education, training and technical assistance (bilingual- Eng/Esp), marketing and distribution support, and start-up loans. Access to shared infrastructure, equipment and low-interest educational loans...Sponsored by: -
WHIP Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/whip
"The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for private and Tribal land to develop or improve high quality habitat that supports fish and wildlife populations of National, State, Tribal, and local significance. Through WHIP, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS...Sponsored by: NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service -
Young Farmer Guarantee Program
www.il-fa.com/products/agriculture/programinfo.html#Y
The Young Farmer Guarantee Program allows farmers to make capital purchases that will expand or upgrade their operation. Loans are made by local lenders who receives an 85% guarantee of the principal and interest on the loan. The loan proceeds may be used for the purchase of farm related capital assets including...Sponsored by: Illinois Finance Authority -
Young, Beginning and Small Farmers and Ranchers
"Farm Credit institutions are leading providers of credit to young, beginning and small farmers and ranchers. The Farm Credit Act requires that Farm Credit lenders have programs specially focused on meeting the needs of young, beginning and small farmers and ranchers, and Farm Credit lenders annually report their...Sponsored by: Farm Credit Council
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A Producer’s Guide to Basic Farm Lending
Understanding basic farm financial terms and concepts, how lender risks and bank covenants impact you, utilizing TOW strategies for better decision making, Assessing you credit worthiness, creating stronger financial partnerships, steps for a winning farm strategySponsored by: Institute for Rural America -
Crop Insurance Works for Organic Producers
farm-risk-plans.usda.gov/pdf/organic_producers.pdf
This factsheet explains the Risk Management Agency coverage of insurance for organic producers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) provides coverage for: certified organic acreage, transitional acreage being converted to organic acreage, and buffer zone acreage."Sponsored by: RMA Risk Management Agency -
Farm Financial Management and Performance
www.ers.usda.gov/Browse/view.aspx?subject=FarmEconomyFarmFinancialManagementPerformance
A hub of information and data on farm economics, focused on farm household finance including income, costs, outlook and overall well-being.Sponsored by: ERS Economic Research Service -
Financing Farming in the U.S.: Opportunities to Improve the Financial and Business Environment for Small and Midsized Farms Through Strategic Financing
http://thecarrotproject.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/FINAL_July_2010_2.20883625.pdf
This report "discusses (1) the reasons for the chasm between an emerging sector of smaller-scale agricultural producers and access to capital, and (2) workable strategies to create successful farmer-lender relationships." This document gives a broad overview of the challenges of financing for small-scale farming...Sponsored by: The Carrot Project -
FSA Disaster Assistance Programs Directory
www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=diap&topic=landing
The Farm Service Agency provides assistance for natural disaster losses, resulting from drought, flood, fire, freeze, tornadoes, pest infestation, and other calamities. -
Guide to Farming in NYS (New York State): What Every Ag Entrepreneur Needs to Know
http://nebeginningfarmers.org/publications/farming-guide/
"This guide is comprised of a series of individual fact sheets addressing topics pertinent to planning and operating a farm business. It is not enterprise specific. Rather it addresses topics common to operating a farm business in New York State. The fact sheets are meant to be brief and to the point. Additional...Sponsored by: Cornell University Cooperative Extension -
Plain Language Guide to Applying for a Farm Service Agency Loan
nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu/downloads/guides/PL_FSA.pdf
The purpose of this guide is to explain "FSA has different kinds of loans that you can apply for, depending on your current farming status and what you need the loan for. This guide will help you to answer the following questions: • What kind of loan do you need? Are you eligible to apply? What is the loan... -
Resource Guide for Vermont's New and Aspiring Farmers
www.vermontagriculture.com/agdev/newfarm.htm
"The Resource Guide for Vermont's New and Aspiring Farmers is divided into two sections. The first section addresses four commonly identified challenges that new and aspiring farmers may face—access to capital, access to production knowledge, access to land, and access to markets. The second section of...Sponsored by: University of Vermont Center for Sustainable Agriculture -
Small Farm Funding Resources
http://www.nal.usda.gov/ric/ricpubs/small_farm_funding.htm
This guide contains information about issues to consider before starting a farming operation with links to full-text guides on how to start a farm business, and develop business and marketing plans. It also contains information about funding sources for beginning farmers, training, technical assistance contacts,...Sponsored by: NAL National Agricultural Library -
Tip Sheet for Young and Beginning Farmers: How to Build Successful Financial Relationships
A one-page guide with 10 "tips" to help new farmers understand commercial farm financing.Sponsored by: ABA American Bankers Association
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