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NYS Beginning Farmer Competitive Grant Program (2026)
$1.7 million in competitive grants for beginning farmers in New York State with 10 or fewer years of farming experience, supporting the creation or expansion of farm operations. Grants up to $200,000 with a 5% match required.
About this program
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Eligibility
Farmers who produce any type of agricultural product with 10 years or less of farming experience. Project must involve the creation or expansion of a new farm operation in New York State.
Requirements
- 10 years or less of farming experience
- Must produce an agricultural product in New York State
- Project must involve creation or expansion of a new farm operation