Five-thousand dollars may not sound like a lot of money, but it can be enough to start a business. The USDA Farm Service Agency offers youth loans up to $5,000 to young people between the ages of 10-20. And one 11-year-old in Lafayette, Louisiana used that loan to help feed her friends and family. | This Week In Louisiana Agriculture

Each year the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) supports farmers and ranches with billions of dollars in financial loans at low interest rates. This support helps to empower the agricultural industry and allows it to continue to grow for generations to come. This and other agencies and lenders specializing in loans for agriculture are the foundation for land purchase and operations which can be used to expand livestock and equipment. Let’s look at the available loan programs that may help you wit