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FSA Operating Microloan

Direct USDA microloans for beginning, small family and niche farm operators to buy livestock, equipment, feed, seed and supplies, make minor improvements and market farm products.

Run by

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

Funding

Up to $50,000

Up to $50,000 per loan; repayment terms of one to seven years at FSA-set interest rates.

Who can apply

Beginning farmers, small family farm operators, and niche or non-traditional operations
U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qualified alien
Satisfactory credit history and farm management experience or education

How to apply

Submit a loan application with a farm business plan to your local FSA office.

Last checked

2026-10-11

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