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Assistance for Young Farmers

Posted by MOFGApedia Editor on February 24, 2012

• National Young Farmer’s Coalition study
• USDA's FSA expanding loan opportunities for beginning farmers

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Loans for Organic Farms

Posted by MOFGApedia Editor on March 01, 2011

A number of resources are available to small farmers who desire financing in the form of loans. Although debt is often anathema to farmers, those who have achieved a certain level of reliable, annual cash flow and a record of profitability will find that a loan can provide financing for land, machinery, buildings, operating capital or other purposes.

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Tax Tips for Farmers: Ten Ways to Make April 15th Less Stressful

Posted by MOFGApedia Editor on March 01, 2007

Come March, farmers may be wondering how to pay this year’s taxes when crop income is still just a twinkle in their eyes. Here are 10 tax tips from three farm business specialists from University of Vermont Extension: Dennis Kauppila, St. Johnsbury; Bob Parsons, on campus; and Glenn Rogers, St. Albans

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Western Maine Fund Supports Rural Area

Posted by MOFGApedia Editor on June 01, 2006

The Western Maine Farm Fund and five banks are offering guaranteed fixed-rate low-interest loans ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 for farmers in Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis and northern Androscoggin counties.

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