Loan
Direct Operating Loans
USDA Farm Service Agency
What you can get
Subject to current FSA direct operating loan limits • Interest rates published at
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- Rolling applications year-round.
soil healthbeginning farmer
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.