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America is no longer the global economic superpower it once was, and perhaps no one is feeling that more than the nation’s farming community. As exports become a smaller component in the gross domestic product, there has been a spike in the number of agricultural loans being issued and insured by the federal government. Agricultural operations suffering losses would greatly benefit from knowing about these programs.

Because crops have become largely unpredictable commodities, many private lenders are avoiding the risks associated with issuing large loans to farmers. This has created its own unique panic amongst the agricultural community, forcing the United States Department of Agriculture, specifically the Farm Service Agency, to take action and help farmers qualify for commercial assistance.

Much of the money the FSA can issue or insure is designated for farms that do not have enough upstart capital to become profitable as well as once-profitable farms that have been struck by natural disaster or other unforeseen hardships. The FSA reviews applications for federal assistance, and will send out agents to each farm that qualifies to outlay the issues causing financial strife.

This will entail going over all of the farm’s equipment, staff and assets. An FSA agent will also help develop a plan for the future that will not only allow the business to transition from a public to a private loan, but also how to ultimately achieve financial independence and no longer be in any sort of debt. Researching these programs will benefit any struggling farmer.