Monday 23 January 2017

Different Farm Loans And How They Work

By Sandra Hill


One of the hardest things to do is make a living doing what you love. Most farmers love the life they live and want nothing more than to continue working on the land their whole lives. It is a hard life however, and one that is sometimes difficult to do successfully. A lot of times farm loans become necessary to continue the work and lifestyles farmers love.

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.

For those who want to get into the farming business, but do not have the land or equipment necessary to start, a lender may be able to help. There is money available for these individuals if they can convince the financial institution they have a good plan and are realistic about what they want to do. Starting a farming operation is expensive and usually takes time before it begins to show a profit. Most lenders are aware of this and factor it into the decisions they make.

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.

For those who have commercial fisheries, there are loans available that provide for the purchase or repair of fishing boats. The federal government recognizes this business as one that is difficult but necessary. There are strict environmental guidelines that must be met however.

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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