FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation approved more than $1.9 million in financing for agricultural projects across the state, including investments involving beginning farmers and farm infrastructure.
The KAFC board approved 12 loans totaling $1,926,125 during its September meeting, with financing going to agricultural operations in nine Kentucky counties. The largest portion of the funding — approximately $1.64 million — will support beginning farmers seeking to develop, expand or purchase farming operations.
Nine loans totaling $1,641,125 were approved through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program, with recipients located in Adair, Franklin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Russell and Union counties. Adair County received the most with three loans totaling $332,000, followed by $250,000 in Franklin County, $200,000 in Madison County, $146,000 in Marion County, $250,000 in Monroe County, $250,000 in Russell County and $213,125 in Union County.
The Beginning Farmer Loan Program is designed for people with some agricultural experience who want to develop, expand or buy into a farming operation. Access to capital can be a significant hurdle for beginning producers facing the costs of farmland, equipment, livestock and agricultural infrastructure. Financing can be used to purchase livestock, equipment or agricultural facilities, secure permanent working capital, purchase farm real estate or invest in a farming partnership or limited liability company.
KAFC also approved three loans totaling up to $285,000 through its Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program. Those loans include $75,000 for a recipient in Breckinridge County, $60,000 in Marion County and $150,000 in Monroe County. The infrastructure program allows KAFC to participate with commercial lenders in financing capital expenditures for agricultural projects. Eligible investments include permanent farm structures and attached equipment intended to improve the profitability of agricultural operations. Producers may qualify for up to $250,000 through the program, with KAFC financing not exceeding 50% of a project’s cost.
The latest round of financing will support Kentucky producers involved in beef, horticulture, poultry and grain farming. The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation works with agricultural lenders to increase access to financing for farmers and agribusinesses across the state. Farmers interested in KAFC participation loans can work through their lenders or contact the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy at (502) 382-6093 or email [email protected].
Sources
- Lane Report (KY Business)
- Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation official page
- Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy Loan Programs
- Farm Flavor | Generation Next: Young and Beginning Farmers
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