General Beginning Farmer

Loan Opportunity: Oregon’s Beginning and Expanding Farmer Lending Program aka Aggie Bonds

Eligibility: Farm owners of small to midsize farms and must not have a cumulative net worth of $750,000. Region: Oregon resident The Beginning and Expanding Farmer Loan Program, better known as the Aggie Bond Program, provides affordable financing to new farmers for financing capital purchases. This program allows lenders to provide lower interest lending to…

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Oregon State University Small Farms Program

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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Oregon 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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