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I keep reading how the agricultural community in this nation is getting smaller and how the USDA is encouraging veteran to get involved in ag. The cost of buying agricultural properties is prohibitive, and barring many beginning farmers from getting started. Suggestions on finding properties to lease and finding the financing to get started?

Veteran

Rickie Miller Lewistown, MT

Programs, which usually seemed varied State to State, for veterans to get involved in farming or ranching, are tough to find. Suggestions, especially for Montana.

22 June 2017 4 replies Career Exploration

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Advisor

Paul Tusting Salt Lake City, UT

The Small Business Administration (SBA) might be able to help.
-Paul

Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow/veteran-owned-businesses-programs

13 August 2017 Helpful answer

Veteran

Eddie Starr Spokane, WA

Look up the Farmers Veterans Coalition. Also, look for the local USDA, land conservation to find what' available.

http://www.farmvetco.org/

3 July 2017 Helpful answer

Veteran

Richard Infusino, PMP Lakewood, WA

The community college in Walla Walla, WA has a strong relationship with the USDA and the local farming community. My point is, maybe reaching out to a local school with an ag program to find individuals to connect with may lead you to the answers you need for your area.

25 June 2017 Helpful answer

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jamie leifker Minneapolis, MN

I farm in NE Iowa. I'd be more than happy to discuss this with you. the programs are mild attempts to help folks get started however you need a local partner to make it work. They are out there. my number is 319-215-7057. I most available on the weekends and evenings. call anytime. Jamie

24 June 2017 Helpful answer

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