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USDA Farm Service Agency — Beginning Farmer Loan Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture — Farm Service Agency (FSA)FSA-BFL
Max per Applicant

$600K

Maximum a single org can receive

Deadline

Rolling / No deadline

Jurisdiction

United States

About This Program

Provides direct and guaranteed loans to beginning farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain commercial credit, including operating loans and farm ownership loans at below-market interest rates.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Must be a beginning farmer/rancher who has not operated a farm for more than 10 years
  • 2Must be unable to obtain sufficient credit from commercial lenders
  • 3Farm ownership loans: up to $600K direct or $1.75M guaranteed
  • 4Operating loans: up to $400K direct; covers seeds, feed, equipment, land rental
  • 5Must demonstrate adequate farm experience and managerial ability
  • 6Priority for socially disadvantaged applicants (women, minorities, veterans)

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Applicable Industries

AgricultureFood & Beverage
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