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Farmer Eligibility

  • Currently operating a farm.
  • Debt-to-asset ratio, including assets and liabilities incurred with the FARM loan, of 85% or less.
  • Must have sufficient collateral to cover the value of the FARM loan.
  • Has not defaulted on previous WHEDA loans (farmer would become eligible upon repayment).
  • Reside in Wisconsin, or if a partnership or corporation the entity must be legally registered in Wisconsin.
  • Actively engaged in the operation and current in child support payments, if any.
  • Farm located in Wisconsin.
  • Unable to obtain conventional financing at reasonable terms.
  • As a startup farmer, the individual(s) has no less than 3 years of farming experience including managing the day to day operations of a farm.