Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund
Veterans may apply for direct help to acquire equipment, certifications, building materials and labor. Awards include grants, in-kind supplies and equipment. Personal advice, textbooks and mentorships also available.
Value-Added Producers Grant
USDA grants can help producers set up activities related to processing and/or marketing value-added products. Funding priority will be given to veteran farmers and ranchers, among others.
Financial Support
FSA Farm Loan Programs
USDA Farm Services Agency (FSA) offers a variety of loan programs, including for farm purchases and operating expenses. New microloans offers small operating loans with flexible terms.
The Veterans Guide for Academic Aid and Programs
"If you or someone you know has served in the military and want to go back to school, there are probably a good number of awards you qualify for on a governmental or institutional level. This guide is designed to outline the different awards and programs that provide educational assistance to veterans and their dependents."
VA Home/Farm Loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan benefit may be used to purchase a farm on which the primary residence is owned and occupied by a veteran.
USDA Farm Services Agency (FSA) offers a variety of loan programs, including for farm purchases and operating expenses. New microloans offers small operating loans with flexible terms.
The Veterans Guide for Academic Aid and Programs
"If you or someone you know has served in the military and want to go back to school, there are probably a good number of awards you qualify for on a governmental or institutional level. This guide is designed to outline the different awards and programs that provide educational assistance to veterans and their dependents."
VA Home/Farm Loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loan benefit may be used to purchase a farm on which the primary residence is owned and occupied by a veteran.
Northwest Farm Credit AgVision
Financing for young, beginning and small producers, including veterans. Offers competitive rates with possible loan fee reductions for real estate, operating, livestock and equipment expenses, as well as business/financial management resources.
SBA Patriot Express Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides up to $500,000 for opening or expanding a small business which can be used for capital, machinery and equipment, or land and buildings.
Washington Housing Finance Commission
The commission has low-interest loans to help farmers or ranchers with land, equipment, building, and animals.
Financing for young, beginning and small producers, including veterans. Offers competitive rates with possible loan fee reductions for real estate, operating, livestock and equipment expenses, as well as business/financial management resources.
SBA Patriot Express Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides up to $500,000 for opening or expanding a small business which can be used for capital, machinery and equipment, or land and buildings.
Washington Housing Finance Commission
The commission has low-interest loans to help farmers or ranchers with land, equipment, building, and animals.