Learn about each of the state and federal loan programs below. If you have any questions, please contact us to find out more.
Farm Service Agency (FSA) Guaranteed Loans
- Farm Service Agency (FSA) is a federal government program that helps provide a safety net benefit to farmers and ranchers by guaranteeing farm loans up to 95% against possible loss of principal and interest
- Designed to help both new and established family-sized farms receive financing
- Competitive low rates to meet a wide range of agricultural needs:
- Land
- Livestock
- Equipment
- Building construction
- Farm improvements
- General farm operating and input costs
- Helpful, customized service throughout the entire process
- Eligibility standards apply
Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Loans
- Rural Finance Authority (RFA) is one of Minnesota's agricultural lending arms enacted in order to develop the state's agricultural resources
- Secure terms and conditions not typically available otherwise
- Typically lower rates than charged by other private lenders
- A wide range of programs available for specific purposes — each with individual borrower criteria and other details:
- Basic Beginning Farmer
- Seller-assisted
- Agricultural Development Bond
- Agricultural Improvement
- Restructure II
- Livestock Expansion
- Value-added Stock
- Disaster Recovery
- Methane Digester
- Livestock Equipment
- Pilot Agricultural Microloan Program
- Detailed service from start to finish
- Knowledgeable staff available to answer any questions you might have
- Eligibility standards apply
