beginning farmers

A recent presentation shows Farm Credit institutions increased their support of the young, beginning, and small farmers and ranchers across the country in 2019. “Farm Credit grew and strengthened its commitment to young, beginning, and small farmers and ranchers in 2019 despite the challenges of continued low commodity prices, severe weather events, and an uncertain trade outlook,” says Farm Credi

The USDA is offering early termination options for some CRP landowners if they want to help establish new, beginning farmers.   Deputy Under Secretary Lanon Baccam said it’s all about gaining access to land.   “Producers can transfer their land to a new beginning farmer and these farmers have an opportunity to get into the business more easily than they have before.”   The termina...