Young, Small, and Beginning Farmer Program

Premier Farm Credit is committed to providing constructive credit to young, beginning and small farmers.  Premier Farm Credit has developed lending programs that will enhance the ability of someone getting started to obtain financing capital necessary to engage in today’s agriculture.  If you are under 35 years old and have been farming or ranching less than 10 years you may qualify for one of Premier Farm Credit Young and
Beginning Farmer lending programs.   The Association will work with and assist qualifying applicants in all of the state and federal programs such as FSA loan guarantees, FSA real estate 60/30/10 or 50/50 programs, FSA Interest Assistance, Colorado Rural Rehab, Colorado Agricultural Development Authority and Colorado Housing and Financing Programs.  In addition the Association has a special stocker cattle program, breeding cattle program and crop farming program tailored for applicants that are young or beginning and need start-up capital.   If you are interested in learning more on how Premier Farm Credit can help you get started in production agriculture, contact one of our lending offices.