Need Capital to Grow Your Farm Business?
Learn how to access FSA Loans:
- Webinars on loan types, loan prep, and more
- Examples from other farmers & mock interviews
- Free downloadable worksheets
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Prepare a STRONG loan application!
FSA helps farmers through a variety of programs, including loans. Use the resources on this page to navigate FSA loan options and prepare an application that’s more likely to be APPROVED!
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Webinars:
(Make sure to download the companion worksheets below!)
Webinar 1 | Different Types of FSA Loans
Webinar 2 | FSA Farm Ownership Loans
Webinar 3 | FSA Guaranteed Loans
Webinar 4 | The FSA Application Process
Webinar 5 | Learning the Lingo
Webinar 6 | Putting Together the Resources You Need
Webinar 7 | Business Planning
Webinar 8 | Going Through a Mock Interview with FSA
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Companion Worksheets:
To access the free worksheets, click the button below.
- Types of FSA Loans
- Farm Ownership Loans
- FSA Guaranteed Loans
- Prepare for Your FSA Loan Interview
- Learn the Lingo
- Resources for Completing FSA Forms
- Develop Your Farm Business Plan
Links to Additional Resources | FSA Loan Programs:
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loans
Minority and Women Farmer and Rancher Loans
Current Loan Rates (posted the 1st of each month)
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Links to Additional Resources | Farm Business Support:
Farm Service Agency New Farmer Page | A USDA website to support beginning farmers
Fearless Farm Finances | A MOSES resource devoted to helping you keep records, organize your finance, and understand how to use them
New Organic Stewards Program | A MOSES project supporting beginning farmers – including Social Media networks, links to resources, and the opportunity to subscribe for more information
Farmer Training Opportunities | A MOSES collection of resources for beginning farmers
Building a Sustainable Business | A resource from SARE to help you plan your farm business
Business and Financial Planning | Business and financial training support through The Carrot Project
Beginning Farmer Institute | A National Farmers Union beginning farmer training program
Farm Beginnings Program | A beginning farmer training program through the Land Stewardship Project
Holistic Management | Resources and education to help you plan your farm business for financial and personal success
Links to Additional Resources | Forms, Guides, and Worksheets:
Make A Farm Business Plan | A USDA guide for new farmers putting together a business plan
Business Plan Worksheet | An FSA form to help you organize your farm business plan
Farm Training Experience Form | An FSA form to organize your farm training experience
Projected Actual Income Expense | An FSA worksheet to organize your projected versus actual income and expenses
Three Year Financial History | A USDA form to help you organize your financial history
With respect to any opinions, finding, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein, neither the United States Government nor Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Users bear the sole responsibility for decisions affecting program participation and may want to consult other resources.
