Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Beginning Farmer Farm Storage Facility Loan Guide
A guide to the Farm Storage Facility Loan program. It helps producers learn the steps to prepare before requesting financing for storage and handling equipment.
GuideBeginning Farmer & Land AccessFree PDF
The steps on this page
- Learn the loan purpose
- Review the current program page
- Check eligibility
- Define the storage project
- Collect equipment quotes
- Check permits needed
- Gather financial records
- Complete the application
- Track the decision
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with FSA Farm Loans and USDA Farm Service Agency.
For more in this area, see the farm loans, grants and taxes. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Farm Life Influencer Calls 4 A.M. a Wellness Routine; Farmer Calls It Tuesday, and agribusiness farm stories.