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How to Start a Farm: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

New to farming? Want to learn how to start a farm? United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers dedicated help to beginning farmers and ranchers. USDA considers anyone who has operated a farm or ranch for less than ten years to be a beginning farmer or rancher.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) can help you get started or grow your operation through a variety of programs and services, from farm loans to crop insurance, and conservation programs to disaster assistance.