Is More Credit the Best Way to Assist Beginning Low-Equity Farmers?

Charles B. Dodson

No 33602, Agricultural Information Bulletins from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Government programs to assist beginning farmers enjoy strong political support. Current Federal programs use credit enhancements to help beginning farmers purchase commercial farms; but higher debt loads increase financial risk. Future Federal policy may need to go beyond traditional credit programs and encourage equity investments or provide tax advantages to landowners who sell or rent their land to beginning farmers.

Keywords: Agricultural; Finance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 4
Date: 1996
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.33602

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