Young, Beginning, and Small Farmers
AgTexas Farm Credit Services makes a concerted effort to finance all producers and property owners, including young, beginning and small (YBS) farmers.
What is a Young, Beginning, or Small Farmer?
- A Young Farmer is one who is 35 years of age or younger.
- A Beginning Farmer is one who has 10 or fewer years farming, ranching or aquatic agriculture experience.
- A Small Farmer is one who generates less than $250,000 in annual gross agricultural or aquatic sales.
AgTexas believes that Young, Beginning and Small Farmer loans can be made on a safe and sound basis. We work with government and farm agencies, including the FSA Guaranty Program as a preferred lender, to assist these operators in their credit needs. Additionally, the Association supports the extension service in education programs, FFA and 4-H in their youth programs and local universities in agricultural education.
Our loan officers understand the challenges facing agricultural operations, especially new operations. Please contact one of our loan officers to see how we can help. |
