ATTRA Financing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning Farmers
Financing Your Farm: Guidance for Beginning Farmers (2011)- ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture publication. The purpose of this publication is to lay out several financing options available to beginning farmers to start a farm, and to illuminate the step-by-step process of applying for a loan. Small-/medium-scale sustainable farmers and those new to the world of finance are…
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USDA’s Resources for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers page provides info on federal grants and loans available for smaller producers.
read moreOregon’s Beginning and Expanding Farmer Lending Program “Aggie Bonds”
Oregon’s Beginning and Expanding Farmer Lending Program (‘Aggie Bonds’) — This program allows lenders to provide lower interest lending to qualifying beginning farmers. It is administered by Business Oregon, but potential applications should consult a lender before applying.
read moreOregon Department of Agriculture’s New and Small Farmer Resources
There are a variety of resources available to support your new or small farm. Organizations that provide support in Oregon include: Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Oregon's primary, secondary, and higher education institutions Non-profit organizations Financial institutions The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s New and Small Farmers page has links to…
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The Oregon State University Small Farms Program is a great resource for beginning and smaller farmers, offering classes, workshops, trainings and online tools.
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