A shortage of new farmers threatens the future of agriculture. And while there are people who want to farm, new generations of farmers must overcome significant barriers to start and succeed in farming. Traditional patterns of farm entry and farmer support are no longer adequate; farmers of all backgrounds are challenged to find the resources they need to get started in farming

Beginning Farming Links

• Farm Beginnings Program - Land Stewardship Project
• Loans for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (PDF: 37 KB / 1 page) - FSA

Associations and Other Resources

• Aggie Bond Beginning Farm Loan Program - Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Beginning Farmer Center - Iowa State University
• Beginning Farmer Loan Program - Iowa Agricultural Development Authority

MDA Contact

Meg Moynihan
651-201-6616 ~ Minnesota Farm Opportunities
Ag Marketing & Development Division