Get Access To Land And Capitalusda New Farmers Website

Filling out the Access To Land And CapitalUSDA New Farmers Website is an important step for prospective participants looking to match their farming needs with available resources. This guide provides clear and supportive instructions for completing the form accurately and effectively.

Follow the steps to complete your application seamlessly.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Provide your applicant information by entering your last name, first name, middle initial, and today's date. Fill in your complete address, including city, state, zip, and county. Include your home phone, work phone, and email address. Indicate your marital status and the number of children, if applicable, along with their ages.
3. Indicate your level of education by checking the appropriate box, such as H.S., some college, 2-year degree, or advanced degree. If you have an ag-related major, please specify.
4. State if you have attended any ag-related trainings or received certifications. Check 'yes' or 'no', and if 'yes', specify the type of training or certification you have received.
5. Detail your farm experience by checking all applicable options and indicating the number of years of experience you have. Specify your current occupation and indicate if you plan to continue in that occupation.
6. Describe how becoming part of a farming operation might change your lifestyle. Reflect on the advantages and disadvantages for you and your partner.
7. Repeat the above steps for the spouse information section, providing similar details for your spouse’s education, certifications, farm experience, and current occupation.
8. In the agricultural interests section, indicate the type of farming operations you are interested in by checking all that apply. Also, specify the size of the operation you desire.
9. Rate the importance of various characteristics to your farm business as prompted in the form by marking 'C', 'D', or 'N'.
10. State your preferred farming practices and list any livestock or machinery you currently own, along with their condition.
11. Indicate what you are willing and able to contribute to a Farm On match, including labor, capital, or management.
12. Outline your expectations for the transfer timeline and indicate if you would consider being hired on a trial basis before proceeding with other options.
13. Rank the types of transition arrangements you would consider, noting N/A where appropriate.
14. Lastly, provide any additional information, including computer usage and relocation willingness, and list three references.
15. Review all your provided information for accuracy, complete the media and web site release sections if you agree to them, and ensure your signature is included.
16. Once completed, save your changes, download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Start filling out your document online today to seize your farming opportunities!