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Equipment Loans
Financing for the purchase of new or used farm equipment. These loans generally have a term that corresponds to the useful life of the equipment.
Microloans
Small loans designed to meet the needs of small-scale or non-traditional farmers and growers. Promotes diversity and innovation in farming.
Credit for Innovation
Specialized loans or grants that fund agricultural research and development. Fuels technological advancement in agriculture.
Value-Added Producer Grants
Not loans, but grants provided to farmers for creating value-added products. Encourages agricultural innovation.
Rural Housing Loans
Aimed at assisting the development of rural housing. Supports the community infrastructure integral to farming economies.
Supply Chain Financing
Aims to enhance liquidity for farmers by financing invoices or receivables. Helps in stabilizing the agricultural supply chain.
Cooperative Loans
Loans offered to agricultural cooperatives. Used to support the collective needs of the member farmers.
Irrigation and Water Management Loans
Loans for the development and maintenance of water systems. Vital for crop production in dry areas.
Disaster Loans
Offered after catastrophic events to help farmers recover. Crucial for the resilience of the farming economy.
Conservation Loans
Designed to finance agricultural conservation practices. Supports sustainable farming efforts.
Agricultural Bonds
Governmental entities issue these bonds to support the agriculture industry. Lowers the cost of borrowing for agribusiness entities.
Young, Beginning, and Small Farmer Loans
Targeted programs that offer credit to new or smaller scale farmers. Important for the inclusion and support of the next generation of farmers and for the growth of small farms.
Agricultural Insurance Loans
Loans specifically used to pay for agricultural insurance premiums. Mitigates financial risks due to climate variability or market fluctuations.
Livestock Loans
Specifically structured for the purchase and care of livestock. Essential for ranchers and animal farmers.
Farm Ownership Loans
Provide farmers with capital to purchase land, improve buildings, or develop farms. Key for the establishment of a farm.
Land Loans
Long-term loans used for purchasing agricultural real estate. Critical for farm expansion.
Operating Loans
Short-term loans for day-to-day operations of a farm. Essential for cash flow management.
Agribusiness Loans
Designed for larger commercial agricultural operations. Used for a range of purposes including expansion, equipment purchase, and debt refinancing.
Farm Credit Securities
Issued by institutions within the Farm Credit System to fund loans. Investors purchase securities, providing capital for lending.
Commodity Marketing Loans
Loans that use the anticipated proceeds from the sale of the crop as collateral. Helps farmers manage price risk.
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