Listen up, dealmakers 📣
There's a MASSIVE opportunity brewing in American agriculture that nobody's talking about.
Here's the deal:
The average American farmer is 61 years old, and we've lost 140,000 farms between 2017-2022.
Wall Street vultures are circling, ready to snatch up farmland and convert it into strip malls or mega-farms.
But here's where it gets interesting...
The USDA just allocated a whopping $3 billion to their EQIP program for 2025.
That's up from $250M in 2023 and $1.75B in 2024.
And it gets better - they're projecting $3.6B for 2026.
Why should you care?
Because this money is specifically targeted at:
🧑🌾 First-time farmers (zero experience needed)
🧑🌾 Underserved groups
🧑🌾 Small-scale operations (no minimum acreage)
🧑🌾 Urban farming initiatives
🧑🌾 Conservation-focused projects
The Opportunity I'm Seeing 👀
I've been deep in the weeds with USDA - researching everything and looking to hire some researchers so ping me on LinkedIn if this gets you as excited as it does me.
But let's get back into it.
Here’s what the USDA are they offering:
✅ Free consultations
✅ Land mapping
✅ Expert guidance
✅ Training in regenerative farming
✅ Grants ranging from $1,500 to $80,000 annually
How to Get In 👉
Two paths to consider:
🚜 Buy farmland and build your operation
🧑🌾 Partner with retiring farmers (many offer seller financing: $500 down, $500/month)
The Bottom Line 🔥
The government is finally waking up to our looming food security crisis.
They're throwing serious money at the problem, and they want new players in the game.
For my fellow dealmakers:
This is a rare moment where government backing meets market opportunity.
The barriers to entry are lower than ever, and the upside potential is massive.
Don't wait for Wall Street to gobble up all the good land.
The future of farming belongs to the small operators who move fast and think different.
Want more insights on land loans, farm development, and first-gen farming? Follow along - this is just the beginning.
Jason Allan Scott
PS: I'm learning this game right alongside you. No shame in being new - the USDA actually prefers it.