Farm Business Plan
Complete all sections to build your official FSA-ready business plan
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Why You Need a Farm Business Plan
Get Organized
It will help you to remember all of the details and make sure you are taking all of the necessary steps.
Act as Your Guide
Think carefully about why you want to farm and what you want to achieve. Over time, look back and determine whether you are achieving your goals.
Required for FSA Loans
To get an FSA loan, a guarantee on a loan made by a commercial lender, or a land contract, you need a detailed business plan. Lenders use it to determine if you can repay the loan.
Provide basic information about your farm or ranch operation.
Example: To produce high-quality organic vegetables for our local community using sustainable farming practices.
FSA Loan Tip: The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) requires a detailed business plan for Direct Farm Loans, Guaranteed Loans, and Land Contracts. Complete all 7 sections and download your PDF to submit with your FSA loan application. Visit fsa.usda.gov for current loan programs.