Loan
Bank of North Dakota Beginning Farmer Chattel Loan
Bank of North Dakota
What you can get
Lifetime cap of $750,000 per borrower. • Assists beginning ranchers and farmers with equipment or livestock purchases through local lender/BND participation.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer
- Coverage
- ND
- Deadline & timing
- Rolling through local lenders.
- Eligibility
- North Dakota residents who have not farmed for more than 15 years, measured by years receiving federal farm program payments. Net worth including spouse and dependents must be below $1,500,000; agricultural production must be or become the principal occupation. Apply through a local lender.
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Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Sep 27, 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.