Farm Financing to Start Smart
FreshRoots equips today's newest farmers for a healthy start in their farming careers, helping rural communities and agriculture thrive today and tomorrow.
FreshRoots provides lending assistance and learning incentives to farmers 40 years of age or younger or in their first 10 years of farming.
Hear from young and beginning farmers Garrett and Jacqueline Barringer on how FreshRoots helped them purchase farmland and expand their operation faster than they ever imagined.
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Lending AssistanceEligible farmers receive relaxed lending standards and pricing discounts for the first five years of each loan.Learn More
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Learning IncentivesBorrower-members may earn up to $2,000 by attending four learning workshops within four years.Learn More
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Directors Cup AwardFCI celebrates young and beginning farmers committed to a brighter future for their farm, family, business, and community with the Directors Cup Award.Learn More
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Business Templates
Access downloadable templates for balance sheets, business plans, cash flow projections, and more.
NEW – Find video guides to help fill out your year end financials.
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