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FCC Young Farmer Loan

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Loan Range
Up to $2,000,000
Ongoing
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Loan
Trend
Growing
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Financing share
100%
FCC Young Farmer Loan provides Up to $2,000,000. Preferential lending for qualified producers under 40 — up to $2M with no processing fees, 18-month purchase window, and AgExpert software bundle. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Preferential lending for qualified producers under 40 — up to $2M with no processing fees, 18-month purchase window, and AgExpert software bundle. Addresses young farmers' challenge acquiring land and equipment amid rising costs.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Agricultural producer under 40 years of age
  • Purchasing agriculture-related assets
  • Establishing or expanding an agricultural operation in Canada
Provinces
All Provinces
Industries
Agriculture
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $2,000,000
Type
Loan
Level
Federal
Financing share
Up to 100% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

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Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Moderate
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Application Steps

1 Confirm eligibility: under 40 years old, qualified agricultural producer

Required Documents 7

✓ FCC loan application
✓ Personal financial statements

Eligible Expenses 9

Ineligible Expenses 4

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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA) Program AAFC AgriInvest / AgriStability Provincial Young Farmer Programs AFSC Next Generation Loan (Alberta)
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Clawback Risk

Low Risk
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How FCC Young Farmer Loan Compares

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Program Amount Difficulty Payment Deadline
FCC Young Farmer Loan Up to $2,000,000 Easy Loan Ongoing
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CanExport SMEs Up to $50,000 Moderate Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) Applications accepted...
Export Development Canada (EDC) Finan... Varies Easy Equity Ongoing
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Financing Varies Easy Loan Ongoing

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I apply if I'm 40 or older?
No. Applicants must be under 40 at time of application. Age is verified via government ID. Rejected applications often cite age over 40 as the primary reason.
What's the typical loan amount?
Most approved loans range from $200,000 to $1.5M. The $2M max is rare; 90% of applicants receive under $1.2M based on asset value and income.
Do I need to pay upfront fees?
No processing fees. FCC covers all application costs. AgExpert software ($499/yr) activates on approval but isn't required to apply.
Can I combine with other loans?
Yes. FCC Young Farmer pairs with CALA (government-guaranteed), AgriInvest, and provincial programs like Ontario's Beginning Farmer grants for full financing.
How long do I have to purchase assets?
18 months from approval. You must secure assets within this window; extensions are rare. Pre-approval is required before shopping.

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