New farmer grant funding applications due July 31
Agricultural lender Horizon Farm Credit has opened the application process for its competitive JumpStart program, which offers $10,000 grants to help new farmers establish and grow their operations.
The JumpStart grant program awards $10,000 to top applicants in the start-up phase of business and is part of the larger, comprehensive Grow Ahead program, which provides additional resources and support for those just starting out in agriculture. This year, 15 JumpStart grants will be awarded.
Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age as of Monday, July 31, must have two years or fewer of farming experience or be planning to begin farming within the next two years, and must reside in Horizon Farm Credit’s territory. Those meeting program requirements are encouraged to apply at horizonfc.com/jumpstart. Applications will be accepted through Monday, July 31. There is no cost to apply.
“Beginning farmers represent the future of our industry,” said Tom Truitt, Horizon Farm Credit CEO. “Farm Credit is pleased to offer JumpStart grants as part of the association’s ongoing, holistic support of these producers. The start-up funding provided by these grants can go a long way toward helping these new farmers pursue their dreams and realize long-term financial success.”
Horizon Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative owned by its member‐borrowers and part of the national Farm Credit System. Horizon Farm Credit serves Delaware, Pennsylvania, and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia by providing farm loans for land, equipment, livestock and production; crop insurance; and rural home mortgages.
