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Farm Credit Young, Beginning, and Small Farmer Grant Program is sponsored by Horizon Farm Credit. This grant program supports young, beginning, and small farmers within Horizon Farm Credit's territory.
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Applications Now Open for Inaugural Young, Beginning, and Small Farmer Grant Program | Horizon Farm Credit Applications Now Open for Inaugural Young, Beginning, and Small Farmer Grant Program Mechanicsburg, PA — Farm Credit is proud to announce the launch of its Young, Beginning, and Small Farmer Grant Program, a new initiative designed to invest in the future of agriculture by empowering emerging farmers and strengthening rural communities.
The program will award ten $20,000 grants to eligible farmers, providing critical funding for on-farm improvements, innovation, and business growth. “We work with farmers every day, and we see what it takes to get started and keep going,” said Johanna Rohrer, Horizon Farm Credit Member Education & YBS Program Officer.
“We’re proud to support young, beginning, and small farmers with opportunities like this, especially when we know those investments can make a real difference in helping their operations move forward. ” The Young, Beginning, and Small Farmer Grant Program reflects Farm Credit’s deep commitment as a cooperative to support agriculture at every stage.
Whether farmers are launching a new operation, growing their business, or adapting to new challenges, young, beginning, and small farmers play a critical role in ensuring the long-term strength of the industry.
To apply, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria: Young Farmers: Between 18-35 years of age, or Beginning Farmers: 10 years or less of reported Schedule F income, or Small Farmers: Less than $350,000 in annual gross cash farm income Applicants must live within Horizon Farm Credit's territory, may apply individually or with a co-applicant, and may farm full-time or part-time.
Applicants do not need to be a Farm Credit customer to apply. The deadline to submit an application is August 21, 2026 at 4 p. m.
For more information and to apply, visit horizonfc. com/ybs . Contact learning@horizonfc.
com or give a member of our team a call at 888. 339. 3334 with questions about this program or the application.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals who meet at least one of the following criteria: 18-35 years of age, operate a small farm with less than $350,000 in annual gross cash farm income, or are a beginning farmer with 10 years or less of Schedule…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The published deadline was August 21, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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