Houston Bruck

FSA Micorloans A Good Fit For New and Beginning Farmers
FSA Micorloans A Good Fit For New and Beginning Farmers
The FSA has a variety of loans to help farmers and producers with a variety of needs on their operation.  One of the newer loan programs is the microloan, which started in 2013.  Houston Bruck with the Washington FSA said microloans can be used to meet typical needs, but has a maximum of $50,000, ranging anywhere from one to 25 years in length.  Bruck a...
USDA Microloans Can Help Starting Or Niche Farmers
USDA Microloans Can Help Starting Or Niche Farmers
In an effort to help those looking to break into the farming industry, or those interested in filling a specific niche in Ag, the USDA is offering Microloans.  Houston Bruck with the Washington FSA said since the dollar amounts issued are smaller, they have flexibility how the funds can be used.  ...
USDA Offering Loans Targeted At Underserved Groups, Beginning Farmers
USDA Offering Loans Targeted At Underserved Groups, Beginning Farmers
The Washington FSA is reminding the ag community of operating and farm ownership loans to underserved and beginning farmers.  For decades now, the FSA has set aside funds, earmarked for these two specific groups.  The Washington FSA’s Houston Bruck told the Washington Ag Network not only do these loans help new farmers break in to the industry, but the loans also help ensure one of the core purpos