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Farm Service Agency Loans (multiple)
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Program level:
National
Provider:
USDA Farm Service Agency
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Agriculture
Water-focused program:
No
The Farm Service Agency provides a number of loans related to emergencies, farm ownership, operations, microloans, and youth projects.
Overview
Description:
There are a number of loans to view on the website provided at the "Link to full program details" button below. There is a Decision Tool on the website as well that can help producers determine which loan is right for their operation. Loans include:
Youth Loans
Tree Assistance Program
Transition Incentives Program (TIP)
State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE)
Organic Certification Cost-Share Program
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
Marketing Assistance Loan and Loan Deficiency Payment (LDP) Program
Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)
Land Contract (LC) Guarantee Program
Inflation Reduction Act Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
Farm Operating and Ownership Loans (Guaranteed)
Farm Ownership Loans (Direct)
Farm Operating Loans (Direct)
Farm Loans (Direct)
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)
Emergency Farm Loans
Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP)
Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC)
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Conservation Contracts
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Loans
Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs (ARC/PLC)
Eligibility:
Varies based on loan.
Financial benefit:
Varies based on loan.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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