NEW PRODUCER LOAN | CENTER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY, THE

Eligibility

Farm and food-related businesses registered and located in Vermont that either produce or source ingredients for their value added food-processing from local farms/producers (Vermont plus 30 miles).

Hours

Monday-Friday: By Appointment

8025603099

Voice - Information & Services

https://www.vtfarmfund.org/new-producer-loan

Service area

Vermont state

Description

Provides loans that range from $5,000 to $20,000 at 3% amortized interest, and are available to businesses with less than 2 years of operating history. The loan term ranges between 24-60 months, with the option to defer payments for up to a year.

Last Assured

01/09/2026

What's Here

Agricultural Financing Low Interest Loans Farmers/Ranchers/Agricultural Managers

Providing organization

CENTER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY, THE

The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) is a non-profit organization serving individuals through programs supporting food access, farm viability, and working landscapes in an effort to build a healthy, regenerative food system. CAE promotes local foods and the people who produce them and assists farmers and food businesses through financing, access to new markets, business advising, and provision of a shared-use commercial kitchen.