S 2797 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025

This bill creates a pilot program for development loans to help beginning farmers and ranchers make long-term investments. It defines "development expenditures" to cover items like equipment, soil health improvements, business systems, and market access - things that benefit the farm beyond a single year. Loans under this program can be up to $100,000 with repayment terms of 3-10 years, interest rates of 0-3%, and require annual interest payments. The program also mandates borrower training on farm management, bookkeeping, and risk management, with evaluations and biennial reports to Congress.
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Introduced Sep 15, 2025 Last action Sep 15, 2025
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Sep 15, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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