Loan
Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund (ARLF)
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture
What you can get
Loan-class maximums from $200,000 to $3,000,000; $3,000,000 total outstanding per borrower • Fixed rates 3.0–4.0%. Classes: short-term operating ($200,000, 4.00%), chattel equipment/livestock ($3,000,000, 3.00%), farm development ($3,000,000), irrigation ($3,000,000), product processing ($500,000), land clearing ($250,000). Loans may not exceed 75% of collateral value less existing liens.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Alaska residents engaged in commercial agriculture — individuals, partnerships, joint ventures, or corporations with demonstrated farming experience
- Coverage
- AK
- Deadline & timing
- Accepted year-round. Applications must arrive roughly 3–4 weeks before the monthly Board of Agriculture and Conservation meeting to be heard at that meeting; the 2026 BAC calendar is posted on the program page.
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Last verified Aug 18, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.