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Beginning Farmer Bond Program

Tax-exempt bond program enabling lenders to offer lower interest rates to South Dakota beginning farmers acquiring agricultural property (land, equipment, or livestock) with bonds up to $600,000.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Beginning farmers in South Dakota seeking to acquire agricultural property. Enables lenders and bond purchasers to receive federally tax-exempt interest on qualifying loans to first-generation farmers.

Requirements

  • Must be a qualifying beginning farmer in South Dakota
  • Bond amounts up to $600,000
  • Eligible uses: land, equipment, or livestock purchase