Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025 establishes a pilot program for development loans to new farmers and ranchers.
The Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025 amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to create a pilot program for development loans and loan guarantees to beginning farmers and ranchers. The program aims to provide capital investments for more than one year, including for initial assets, infrastructure, soil fertility, and equipment. Loans are capped at $100,000, with repayment terms between 3 and 10 years, interest rates set by the Secretary, and collateral requirements up to 100 percent loan-to-value.
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