Skip to main content
An official website of the United States government
Building icon
The .gov means it's official
Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser’s address (or “location”) bar.
Lock icon
This site is also protected by an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate that’s been signed by the U.S. government. The https:// means all transmitted data is encrypted — in other words, any information or browsing history that you provide is transmitted securely.

Farm Storage Facility Loans

undefined Farm Storage Facility Loans?


Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) are provided to encourage the construction of on-farm storage and handling facilities for eligible commodities. Eligible commodities include: corn, grain sorghum, oats, wheat, barley, rice, soybeans, peanuts, minor oilseeds, lentils, chickpeas, dry peas, hay, renewable biomass and cold storage facilities for fruits and vegetables.

Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) are provided to encourage the construction of on-farm storage and handling facilities for eligible commodities. Eligible commodities include: corn, grain sorghum, oats, wheat, barley, rice, soybeans, peanuts, minor oilseeds, lentils, chickpeas, dry peas, hay, renewable biomass and cold storage facilities for fruits and vegetables.

undefined Farm Storage Facility Loans?


To be eligible for this loan, a borrower must be a landowner, landlord, leaseholder, tenant, or sharecropper who produces an eligible facility loan and who has a satisfactory credit rating. You must also meet all of the following:

  • Has ability to repay the debt for the facility loan, and
  • Has a storage need based on the borrower's three-year-average acreage and share of production, minus any current storage available, and
  • Provides proof of multi-peril crop insurance from the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) or a private company for the life of the loan, and
  • Provides proof of all peril insurance and, if applicable, flood insurance with CCC as a loss payee, and
  • Compliant with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provisions for highly erodible land and wetlands, and
  • Compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act, and
  • Compliant with any applicable local zoning, land use, and building codes.

A borrower is not eligible if either of the following apply:

  • Has delinquent non-tax federal debt, or
  • Has been convicted of a controlled substance violation.

undefined Farm Storage Facility Loans?


The interest rate is fixed for the loan term and based on the rate in effect for the applicable loan term during the month of the initial loan approval. Length of loan terms are 7, 10, or 12 years depending on the loan principal.

The maximum loan amount is $500,000. One partial disbursement is available. There are no prepayment penalties, and annual payments are required.

7, 10, or 12 years
Varies
$500,000
Annually
None
Funding to individual farmers and ranchers
None

undefined Farm Storage Facility Loans?


To apply for this loan, visit the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program homepage and scroll to the heading labeled "Application Form".

You may also obtain information through your local FSA office or USDA service center. To locate the office nearest you, visit the USDA Service Locator page.It is best to contact the local office first to ensure necessary paperwork is brought to the office.


10.051
Yes
Discretionary
No
1800
7-12 Years