USDA FSA Loan Programs at a Glance
The Farm Service Agency offers five main loan types, all with rates below most commercial lenders. No application fee for any FSA loan.
Direct Farm Ownership Loans
Direct Operating Loans
Microloans (up to $50K)
Emergency Loans
Farm Storage Facility Loans
AcreCompass has no affiliate relationship with USDA programs. We include them because they offer farmers the lowest rates available.
USDA Program Guides
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USDA FSA Loans: Complete Guide for Farmers (2026)
Every FSA loan type explained: Direct, Guaranteed, Microloan, Emergency. Rates, limits, and how to qualify.
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FSA Direct vs. Guaranteed Loans: Which Is Right for Your Farm?
Side-by-side comparison of loan limits, rates, eligibility, and application process for both FSA pathways.
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How to Apply for a USDA Farm Loan: Step-by-Step Guide
7-step walkthrough from finding your county office to loan closing — plus a required documents checklist.
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USDA Farm Storage Facility Loans: Rates, Limits & How to Apply
Build grain bins, cold storage, and silos at ~2.5% — one of the lowest rates for any farm loan type.
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Crop Insurance: A Farmer's Complete Guide
Revenue Protection, Yield Protection, APH, and WFRP — how USDA's RMA program works and how to enroll.
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Revenue Protection vs. Yield Protection Crop Insurance: Key Differences
RP covers both price drops and yield loss. YP covers yield only. Here's which one most farmers choose and why.
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