Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Different Farm Loans And How They Work

By Sandra Hill


Farming is hard work, and those who are successful at it treat it like the serious business it is. Farmers know they will have good years and bad years, and they plan ahead for both. Most have some type of business plan when it comes to expansion, operation, and workers. In order to keep their plans on track, a lot of farmers turn to financial institutions for farm loans.

Although most farmers try to avoid putting the acreage they own up as collateral for a loan, it is sometimes necessary. If they have a particularly bad year with drought or too much rain, their crop yield will not be what was expected. Sometimes farmers face several years of bad weather in a row which can put them in the position of having to borrow money against their land.

Sometimes an individual wants to get into the farming business but does not have the necessary capital to actually purchase the land and equipment necessary. This person can go to a lender with a business plan and apply for the funds to begin a farming operation. In order to be approved, the individual will have to prove to the lender that they have the expertise needed to make the operation a success.

A lot of times farmers, like other businessmen, need capital to expand. In this case, they can go to an institution and apply for an operation loan to assist them with the day to day operation of the business. They may be able to qualify for up to one million or more dollars to get the money they need to expand their business. For those who do not qualify for private funding, there are often loans of up to three hundred thousands dollars available.

For those who produce crops that require storage, there are special funds available to help build the necessary structures needed to store produce until it is ready for market. If you are farming certain crops such as corn, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, hay, vegetables, and fruits, you may quality for up to as much as five hundred thousand dollars.

Many times farmers need help working the land and choose to use migrant workers. There are very specific rules that the federal government sets down as to how these individuals may come into the country to work, how long they can stay, and how much they must be paid. Farmers who house these individuals can apply for loans to improve the housing they offer workers. This can even include the furnishings inside the housing that is provided by the farmer.

Commercial fishing operations often need extra money to stay in business. Boats wear out and have to be repaired. This can be very costly. If a fishery wants to expand, the owners may have to apply for funding.

The federal government recognizes the importance of farmers and the work they do. It tries to encourage success by making funds available for them to stay in operation from one generation to the next.




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