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Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) – Beginning Farmer and Rancher Loan Program
Below-market interest rate agricultural loans for beginning Nebraska farmers and ranchers to purchase land, equipment, machinery, and breeding livestock. Over $143 million in loans supported through June 30, 2025.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
Individual farmers or ranchers actively engaged in or becoming engaged in a Nebraska agricultural operation. Net worth (including spouse) must not exceed $500,000. Maximum aggregate loan limit approximately $552,500 (adjusted annually). No firms, partnerships, or corporations.
Requirements
- Must be an individual actively engaged in or becoming engaged in a Nebraska agricultural operation
- Net worth (including spouse) must not exceed $500,000
- Loan may not be made to a firm, partnership, or corporation