This program "reduces the loan interest rate for young farmers or ranchers (18 to 45 years of age) who are starting or expanding agricultural businesses in Texas."
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) developed the Microloan (ML) program to better serve the unique financial operating needs of beginning, niche and the smallest of family farm operations by modifying its Operating Loan (OL) application, eligibility and security requirements.
"FarmStartassists beginning farmers and new cooperatives through their startup years by providing working capital investments of up to $50,000 to get their business off the ground. The investment functions the same as an operating line of credit.
A Plain Language Guide from the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. In this guide you will learn about: types of FSA loans explained; step-by-steo instructions; preparing your application; how to prepare a business plan for aloan application; resources and contact information; definitions of common terms.
Direct-market farmers can use this publication to introduce potential stakeholders to direct-market business models and what it takes for their farm to achieve profitability.
"No Small Potatoes Investment Club strengthens Maine's local food economy by making small loans (less than $5000) to farms, fishermen and the food businesses they supply to help them thrive."
"The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association's Organic Farmer Loan Fund is intended particularly to help organic farmers working on establishing a credit history for their farms.
The Wisconsim Housing and Economic Development Authority Farm Asset Reinvestment Management guarantee (FARM) is a loan guarantee for agricultural producers who want to start, expand or modernize their operations.
