FSA makes loans to individual rural youths to establish and operate income-producing projects of modest size in connection with their participation in 4-H clubs, Future Farmers of America, and similar organizations.

Each project must be part of an organized and supervised program of work. The project must be planned and operated with the help of the organization adviser, produce sufficient income to repay the loan, and provide the youth with practical business and educational experience.

Three young ranchers from Caldwell, Idaho used an FSA Youth loan to move from gopher tracking and chicken raising to the more challenging task of raising cattle. Cole, Drake, and Chad Hungate used their loan to buy cattle, feed, and their own brand.

View a video about the Hungate brothers' youth loan success in Idaho. In order to view the video, click on this link to the Media Gallery. When in the Media Gallery, click on the Video Tab, then you should be able to view and download the Hungate Brothers Interesting Video documenting their success with FSA Youth Loans.

How many high school girls do you know who own a tractor and a livestock trailer? Of course, if you have a livestock trailer you need livestock to haul in it. The girl mentioned above loves to raise livestock, especially her hogs and steer. Read her success story.

Kyle Heylens' college savings plan has four legs, eats hay and likes to chew cud - this Sioux Valley High School senior is counting on the Red Angus herd that he started five years ago to help foot his college bill. Read his success story.

For more information please visit your local USDA Service Center or see the Farm Loan Section of the FSA Web site.