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Programs for small and non traditional producers

What are your needs and what do you need to do

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Quick Guide To Loan Programs

As a beginning farmer, you need to establish a customer record with the USDA by filling out forms from the FSA. Once this record is established you will be able to access your documents through obtaining Level 2 e-authentification. You can find resources and direction in the links below.

Micro Loan Programs

- Farm Storage Facility Micro Loan Program
- Farm Operating Micro Loan Program
- Farm Ownership Micro Loan Program
- Emergency micro loans

Programs

Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (MASC)

This program provides financial assistance for specialty crop producers to help them expand domestic markets or develop new markets for their crops.

Noninsured Disaster Relief Program (NAP)

Provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops to protect against natural disasters.

Emergency Assistance for Livestock Honeybees and Farm Raised Fish (ELAP)

This program covers losses related to Livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish that are not covered by other disaster assistance programs Livestock Forage Disaster Program (FLP) Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

An agreement that allows states, tribal governments, and non-profits to partner with FSA to implement conservation practices. Agreements are inter-developed to reach goals.

Larger Loan Programs

Operating

Flexible funds for operation costs associated with farming operations. Learn More

Ownership

to help producers enlarge, improve, or purchase their farm or ranch. Learn More

FSFL

Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) Program | Farm Service Agency

Emergency

Loans set aside for emergency disasters that result in losses. Learn More

Youth Loan

Makes loans available for youth between the ages of 10-20. Learn More

Land contract guarantee

Prompt payment
Standard
Provides a financial guarantee from the FSA to lending institutions to ensure producers can build relationships while being serviced. Learn More

Direct Down Payment

Loan program to assist beginning farmers in acquiring land and retiring farmers to transfer their land.

Additional Resources

Decode FSA ACRONYMS

Commonly referred to agencies

Success stories with FSA Programs

Spotlight UCOC Information

For questions, contact Briana Stevenson, National Urban Ag Coordinator at bstevenson@vsu.edu

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

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