The Farm Opportunity Loan Program, in partnership with the Rural Finance Authority and local lenders, offers financing to agricultural entities for project loans related to energy efficiency equipment and environmental protection efforts. The Rural Finance Authority can participate in a loan of up to 80% of the project cost. Participation is limited to $100,000 per individual or 45% of the loan’s principal amount, depending on which is less. For loans to a group of four individuals or more, participation is limited to $250,000 or 45% of the loan’s principal amount, whichever is less. Loan periods are a maximum of 10 years.
