Rolling deadline loan federal

FSA Direct Farm Ownership Loans

USDA FSA

Funding Amount

Up to $600,000

Default Deadline

Rolling / Open year-round

About This Program

Low-interest loans to purchase farmland, construct buildings, or improve farms. Special terms for beginning farmers.

Who's Eligible

✓ Farmers unable to obtain commercial credit
✓ Beginning farmers (priority)

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