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Beginning Farmers Programs
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Iowa Finance Authority Names Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution and Loan Officer of 2024

The awards recognize the lending institution and loan officer who assisted the most individuals through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in 2024.

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April 9, 2025
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Beginning Farmers Programs
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Leveling the Field

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program from IFA gave Dreyson, a farmer from Woodbury County, assistance competing with long-time farmers.

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February 20, 2025
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Beginning Farmers Programs
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Passing Down Our Passion for Farming

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program from IFA allows this family to ignite passion for agriculture in the next generation.

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February 20, 2025
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Beginning Farmers Programs
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Iowa Finance Authority Names Lincoln Savings Bank in Reinbeck the Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution of 2023

Read more about the bank that assisted the most individuals through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in 2023.

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March 22, 2024
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Beginning Farmers Programs

DNR Lease to Beginning Farmer Program

The DNR Lease to Beginning Farmer Program as a way to provide leasing opportunities to beginning Iowa farmers.

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Rural Iowa
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Helping New Farmers Start Their Legacy

Learn about helping new farmers start their legacy from the Iowa Finance Authority.

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Beginning Farmers Programs

Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program provides an Iowa tax credit for agricultural asset owners to lease their land, equipment and buildings to new farmers.

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Beginning Farmers Programs

Beginning Farmer Loan Program

The Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP) assists new Iowa farmers in acquiring agricultural property by offering loans at reduced interest rates.

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Beginning Farmers Programs

Loan Participation Program

The Loan Participation Program helps Iowa farmers make down payments for the purchase of land, depreciable machinery, equipment, livestock, and more.

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Agricultural Development
Beginning Farmers Programs
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Growing for Generations to Come

Learn more about Iowa Agricultural Development Division success stories from the Iowa Finance Authority.

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Beginning Farmers Programs
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Continuing the Family Farm

Learn more about Iowa Agriculture Development Division success stories from the Iowa Finance Authority.

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Beginning Farmers Programs
Agricultural Development
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Continuing Century Farming Traditions

Learn about how the Beginning Farmer Program provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Ludwig's from the Iowa Finance Authority.

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