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AgWest Farm Credit supports new producers with $15,000 grant program
Spokane, Washington (March 3, 2025) AgWest Farm Credit, a cooperative lending association dedicated to supporting agriculture, has launched the application window for the AgWest New Producer Grant program, designed to help motivated producers get started in agriculture. The grant provides $15,000 in start-up funds to successful applicants to support their agricultural ventures.
Bill Perry, President and CEO of AgWest, said, “We’re committed to championing agriculture by empowering the next generation of producers. Through programs like the New Producer Grant, we foster innovation, growth and a pathway to long-term success for aspiring farmers and ranchers."
Program details:
Benefits:
- One-time grant of $15,000
- Educational support and mentoring
Eligibility criteria:
- Be a full- or part-time agriculturalist with two years or less of operational experience or have plans to start an operation within two years of the grant application date.
- Have an operation located within AgWest Farm Credit’s territory.
- Not be a current AgWest lending customer.
- Must be 18 years of age and either a U.S. citizen or a foreign national lawfully admitted for permanent residency or pursuant to certain visas.
Application requirements:
- Prepare a business plan, cash flow budget, application and a one-page essay describing how the grant will help achieve operational goals.
- View three recorded webinars covering Financial Statement Basics at AgWestFC.com.
- English and Spanish resources are available to assist with completing the application components.
Application deadline: May 31, 2025
Application link: Submit applications online at AgWestFC.com/new-producer-grant.
Past recipient testimonials:
Little Lighthouse Farm
Finding her way home: Grant winner grows food for her community.
Three Sisters Bean Farm
Connecting past with present: Grant winners revive heirloom crop.
For questions about the program, contact AgVision@AgWestFC.com.