New farmers in South Dakota can benefit from the state’s Beginning Farmer Bond Program, which helps first-generation farmers secure low-interest loans to buy land, equipment, or livestock.
The program, overseen by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, has supported 13 applicants so far with more than $4.6 million in bonds since 2019, giving new farmers a path into an increasingly difficult industry dominated by large-scale operations.
With steady off-farm income and a commitment to regenerative practices like cover crops and rotational grazing, new farmers in South Dakota hope to build both financial and soil health over time.
Photo Credit: Brownfield Ag News
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