Beginning Farmer Programs | Iowa Finance Authority
Iowa Finance Authority
Location Name
Iowa Finance Authority
1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50315
Eligibility
Open to beginning farmers ages 18 and older, must have a net worth of no more than $901,000, must have sufficient education, training or experience for the anticipated farm operations, must have access to adequate working capital, equipment, and other items that are necessary to operate the farm, must own no more land than 30% of the county median acres
Required documents
Call for more information
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
(515) 348-6200
Voice·
Main Phone
(800) 432-7230
Voice·
Toll-Free
Website
https://www.iowafinance.comApplication process
Call to submit an application
Fees
Varies by service, call for more information
Service area
IA
Offers several programs specifically designed to assist new farmers. Programs such as the Beginning Farmer Loan Program assists new farmers in acquiring farmland, buildings, machinery, equipment, or breeding livestock at reduced interest rates. Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program offers an incentive to landowners for leasing their farmland, machinery, or equipment to beginning farmers. Loan Participation Program helps secure down payment assistance for an agricultural purchase.
Last assured
03/31/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Iowa Finance Authority
Provides purchase financing for new or existing homes.