The Iowa Agricultural Development Division (IADD) Is Open and Ready to Support Beginning Farmers |
Despite the federal shutdown, the Iowa Agricultural Development Division (IADD) of the Iowa Finance Authority is OPEN and ready to help beginning farmers access capital and land!
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Confused by the Federal Government Shutdown?
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We understand! Here's the good news:
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- We are accepting, processing, and closing loans for:
- Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP)
- Loan Participation Program (LPP)
- We are certifying beginning farmers for:
- DNR Lease to Beginning Farmer Program
- Coming soon:
- Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program (BFTC) application window opens January 2026 and runs through August 1, 2026.
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How Do These Programs Help?
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🌱 Beginning Farmer Loan Program (BFLP)
- Helps new Iowa farmers acquire property at reduced interest rates.
- Lenders can often reduce rates by 20–25% using this program.
- 💰 Loan Participation Program (LPP)
- Assists with down payments for land, equipment, livestock, and more.
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IFA participates on 30% of the project (up to $200,000), reducing lender risk and your interest rate on the down payment portion.
- 🌾 DNR Lease to Beginning Farmer Program
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Provides land leasing opportunities on DNR-managed wildlife habitat.
- Preference is given to certified beginning farmers.
- 📜 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program (BFTC)
- Offers an Iowa income tax credit to asset owners who lease land, equipment, or buildings to beginning farmers.
- Annual application window: January–August 1.
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