Farm Grants for Females, Minorities and First Time Farmers
Farm grants are available for female farmers needing help managing their crops and livestock, buying new equipment, seed/fertilizer, or building infrastructure. They can also help farmers establish new farms, expand existing ones, or sustain current operations. Here are four available to females, first timers, etc.
- Minorities and Women Farmers and Ranchers Loan: The Women and Minorities Farmers and Ranchers Program is designed to give disadvantaged farmers better access to the same opportunities as other farm operators. Minorities and Women Farmers and Ranchers Information Loan
- The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP): This program provides grants to both men and women interested in starting agricultural operations and provides mentoring, business planning, financial analysis, market research analysis and access to capital. Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program
- Farm Service Agency (FSA) Microloan Program: The FSA offers microloans designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized farmers (men and women) and provides financial assistance to small, beginning farmers/ranchers, women farmers, and veterans, to help them purchase necessary equipment, livestock, etc. Farm Service Agency Microloan Program
- Risk Management Education Farm Grants for Women: Risk Management grants provide vital resources to female farmers, helping them increase yields and improve their operations. The grant funds can be used towards investments in new technologies, expansion of existing investments, or premium payments on crop insurance premiums. Risk Management Education Program
For more information on specific grants go to: ShrinkThatFootprint.com/Farm-Grants-for-Females/