{"id":1696,"date":"2020-09-21T09:19:49","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T15:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/?p=1696"},"modified":"2020-09-14T09:27:01","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T15:27:01","slug":"incentive-programs-beginning-farmers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/2020\/09\/21\/incentive-programs-beginning-farmers\/","title":{"rendered":"Incentive Programs for Beginning Farmers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you dream of owning your own farm or ranching operation? If so, you\u2019ve probably wondered whether or not there are any financing programs that can help get you started. The short answer is yes! There are several, but they\u2019re only accessible to those who know where to start looking.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Many of these financing and incentive programs are not well-known even within the agricultural community. But don\u2019t worry, MSF Agriculture is here to help! The goal of this article is to introduce you to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/farm-loans\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first-time farmer loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how they can be acquired.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Most Notable USDA First-Time Farmer Loans<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers a variety of incentive programs for farmers who are just getting started. The most notable of these are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsa.usda.gov\/programs-and-services\/farm-loan-programs\/farm-ownership-loans\/index#applications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct Farm Ownership Loans<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsa.usda.gov\/programs-and-services\/farm-loan-programs\/farm-operating-loans\/index#applications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct Farm Operating Loans<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsa.usda.gov\/programs-and-services\/farm-loan-programs\/beginning-farmers-and-ranchers-loans\/index\">Farm Ownership or Farm Operating Microloans<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you apply for a first-time farmer loan, it\u2019s important to define your vision. Write down your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/2020\/07\/24\/buying-land-hobby-farm\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preferred property size<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the type of equipment you need. That way, a lender will be able to point you towards the financing option that\u2019s best for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Apply for a First-Time Farmer Loan<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to be able to qualify for any of the loans listed above, the USDA will require you to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a beginning farmer that has not \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">operated a farm or ranch for more than 10 years\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not own a farm that\u2019s \u201cgreater than 30 percent of the average size farm in [your local] county\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet all loan eligibility requirements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personally participate and contribute to your farming operation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re able to meet the above criteria, your next step is to find a reputable lender. During this process, it will be important to remember that no two first-time farmer loans are identical. With that in mind, you should try to find a lender who will carefully listen to your needs and goals. This will be a key step in the process of finding the perfect loan for you and your farming business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Apply for a First-Time Farmer Loan Today!<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSF Agriculture draws from extensive experience in the agriculture industry to help farmers with their financing needs.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/msfagriculture.com\/contact\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we\u2019ll help you get paired up with the right loan. With the right financing, you\u2019ll be able to get your farm up and running in no time! We\u2019re looking forward to hearing from you and helping you along your journey!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you dream of owning your own farm or ranching operation? If so, you\u2019ve probably wondered whether or not there are any financing programs that can help get you started. The short answer is yes! 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