On behalf of Horizon Farm Credit, the Washington County Department of Planning and Zoning encourages new and beginning farmers located in Washington County, MD to apply for the competitive JumpStart program. For further information, please refer to the original release provided below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Farm Credit Invites New and Beginning Farmers to Apply for Grant Funding
Local agricultural lender, Horizon Farm Credit, has opened the application process for its competitive JumpStart program, which offers $10,000 grants to those just starting out in agriculture.
Mechanicsburg, PA – Horizon Farm Credit announced the 2023 kick-off of its JumpStart program, which provides grant funding to help new farmers establish and grow their operations.
The JumpStart grant program awards $10,000 to top applicants in the start-up phase of business and is part of the larger, comprehensive Grow Ahead program, which provides additional resources and support for those just starting out in agriculture. This year, 15 JumpStart grants will be awarded.
Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older as of July 31, 2023, must have two years or less of farming experience (or be planning to begin farming within the next two years), and must reside in Horizon Farm Credit’s territory. Those meeting program requirements are encouraged to apply at horizonfc.com/jumpstart. Applications will be accepted June 1 through July 31, 2023. There is no cost to apply.
“Beginning farmers represent the future of our industry,” said Tom Truitt, Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Farm Credit. “Farm Credit is pleased to offer JumpStart grants as part of the Association’s ongoing, holistic support of these producers,” he continued. “The start-up funding provided by these grants goes a long way toward helping these new farmers pursue their dreams and realize long-term financial success.”
More information about the JumpStart grant program can be found at horizonfc.com/jumpstart and questions may be directed to [email protected]. To learn more about the comprehensive support Farm Credit provides to young and beginning farmers, please visit horizonfc.com/growahead.
About Horizon Farm Credit
Horizon Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative, part of the national Farm Credit System, owned by its member‐borrowers. The Association has more than 22,900 members and over $6 billion in loans outstanding. Horizon Farm Credit serves Delaware, Pennsylvania, and parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia by providing farm loans for land, equipment, livestock and production; crop insurance; and rural home mortgages. Learn more at horizonfc.com.
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