We invite you to join the U.S. Small Business Administration, USDA, and Farm Credit for an information session. Learn how each of the organizations SUPPORTS rural communites and small businesses.
SBA - Financing, Government Contracting, Counseling,
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations,
USDA - Farm Labor Housing Direct Loans and Grants
We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. We offer loans, grants and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing,
health care, first responder services and equipment, and water, electric and communications infrastructure. We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations. We provide technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.
Farm Credit - Credit and Financial Services
We realize that getting a farm operation started can be a stressful experience and that’s why we’re committed to helping finance young, beginning, small and minority (YBSM) farmers start off on the right foot. Farm Credit specializes in low interest term and operating loans, low interest best management practice loans, Farm Service Agency or other government agency loan guarantee fee reimbursement and our farmland financing program. Along with providing access to credit, we provide mentoring, education and research resources to help you build the foundations for a successful farming operation.... More >><< Less