Bill Perry, President and CEO of AgWest, said, “We’re committed to championing agriculture by empowering the next generation of producers. Through programs like the New Producer Grant, we foster innovation, growth and a pathway to long-term success for aspiring farmers and ranchers.”
Program details:
Benefits:
- One-time grant of $15,000
- Educational support and mentoring
Eligibility criteria:
- Be a full- or part-time agriculturalist with two years or less of operational experience or have plans to start an operation within two years of the grant application date.
- Have an operation located within AgWest Farm Credit’s territory.
- Not be a current AgWest lending customer.
- Must be 18 years of age and either a U.S. citizen or a foreign national lawfully admitted for permanent residency or pursuant to certain visas.
Application requirements:
- Prepare a business plan, cash flow budget, application and a one-page essay describing how the grant will help achieve operational goals.
- View three recorded webinars covering Financial Statement Basics at AgWestFC.com.
- English and Spanish resources are available to assist with completing the application components.
Application deadline: May 31, 2025
Application link: Submit applications online at AgWestFC.com/new-producer-grant.
AgWest is a financial cooperative with approximately $35 billion in total assets that provides financing, crop insurance and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers and rural homeowners, primarily in seven western states. AgWest is part of the 109-year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture. For more information, visit AgWestFC.com.
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