FSA Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) Program

Added by Chris Callahan • Last updated December 2, 2022
Topic: Wildlife, Domestic Animals & Land Use, Produce Safety Rule (PSR), Ag Water (Postharvest), Postharvest Handling & Sanitation
Language: English

The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) provides low-interest financing so producers can build or upgrade facilities to store commodities. Eligible commodities include grains, oilseeds, peanuts, pulse crops, hay, honey, renewable biomass commodities, fruits and vegetables, floriculture, hops, maple sap, milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, eggs, meat/poultry (unprocessed), rye and aquaculture. Eligible facility types include grain bins, hay barns, bulk tanks, and facilities for cold storage. Drying and handling and storage equipment is also eligible, including storage and handling trucks. Eligible facilities and equipment may be new or used, permanently affixed or portable.

This program was exapnded in recent years to include coverage for produce commodities, specifically buildings and equipment related to postharvest handling, washing and storage.

 


 


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