Eligibility:

• Be a full or part-time agriculturalist who has two years or less of operational experience (i.e. crop cycle) or has plans to start their operation within two years of the grant application date.
• Have an operation located within AgWest Farm Credit’s territory.
• Not be a current AgWest lending customer.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Be a U.S. citizen or a foreign national lawfully admitted for permanent residency or pursuant to certain visas.

Region: Farmers in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Arizona.

Notes: Please check back frequently to learn when the 2026 application window launches.

At AgWest Farm Credit, we recognize that a lack of start-up funds can be challenging for many new producers. This grant opportunity celebrates the ingenuity and passion of new producers and helps them bring dreams to fruition. This program was developed for those who have a vision for their operation but lack the funds to put their plans into action.

Awards are for $15,000 and are a one-time award to support an operation’s growth.