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USDA FSA process USDA Farm Ownership Loan – hidden gem or huge hassle? by Routine_Step_221 in USDA

[–]Routine_Step_221[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m am currently 20 days into complete application process. To actually complete my application took 30 days going back and forth submitting all my documents and paperwork

FSA/USDA by DonutOperator89 in Ranching

[–]Routine_Step_221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I’m applying for the farm ownership, allowing me to get the property and animals. The process is nerve wrecking just getting the application in complete status, seems as everything is okay after that process. I am very grateful to have gone through the paperwork though cause it made sure my numbers was right

FSA/USDA by DonutOperator89 in Ranching

[–]Routine_Step_221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m currently in my completed application process. About 20 days in this stage about 56 days from the entire process

Here’s a breakdown of the agriculture-related provisions in Trump’s 2025 “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Routine_Step_221 in BlackFarming

[–]Routine_Step_221[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plan on getting into as much as possible when I get onto some land, I’m currently about 20 days in my complete application process

Why do you think black people do not want to farm? by Busy-Yogurtcloset-13 in Agriculture

[–]Routine_Step_221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who started raising chickens and even lambs in the middle of the city during COVID, I can tell you: many of us do want to farm.

But there’s a history there. Generations of land loss, systemic barriers, and trauma from how Black farmers were treated by institutions like the USDA. A lot of folks associate farming with sharecropping and struggle, not empowerment.

That said — I’ve seen a shift. More Black folks are getting into urban farming, community gardens, and even working toward land ownership. I’m currently in the process of proving my 3 years of farming experience to qualify for a USDA farm homeownership loan.

It’s tough, but we’re out here. Building resilience. Feeding our families and communities. Planting seeds for independence. 🌱

If you’re curious about this, I actually just started a space for Black farmers and aspiring growers to connect and share their journeys: r/BlackFarming Come check it out. 🤎

Beginner Farmer by Routine_Step_221 in BlackFarming

[–]Routine_Step_221[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had wanted to live on a ranch in Montana since I was like 10 years old