FSA Youth Loan Program can teach financial skills

With spring approaching, the Farm Service Agency Youth Loan Program is a valuable tool in the lending toolbox. The Youth Loan Program assists youth in 4-H and FFA who are interested in agriculture. FSA can provide financing to income-producing projects in connection with 4-H Clubs, FFA and other agricultural groups. FSA can be the first exposure to credit and lending for youth.

Our youth loan program shifts the responsibility and financial burden from the parents to the youth. FSA youth loan participants must remember to be responsible for the day to day care of their animals until the end of...