Resource Directory

Rural Economic Development

RESOURCES AND GRANTS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

Whether you’re an individual, a business or a community organization, you can use the directory below to search a vast library of resources, tools and services. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), its economic development partners and other organizations around the state offer a range of resources on all aspects of economic well-being, from childcare and education to businesses and housing. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out to us directly, we want to help.

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Tree Assistance Program (TAP)

Forestry & Paper, Other

Provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines damaged ...Read more

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Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)

Business

NAP provides financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due ...Read more

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Federal Crop Insurance

Business

Promotes national welfare by improving economic stability of agriculture.

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Loan Deficiency Payments (LDPs)

Business

Payments made to producers who, although eligible to obtain a CCC loan, agree to forgo the loan in return for ...Read more

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Recourse Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs)

Business

Recourse loans are Marketing Assistance Loans for which the commodity offered as collateral does not meet the quality eligibility requirements ...Read more

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Non-Recourse Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs)

Business

Marketing assistance loans (MALs) are marketing tools available during harvest or shearing.

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Sugar Storage Facility Loan (SSFL) Program

Business

Loans to processors of domestically produced sugarcane and sugar beets for the construction or upgrading of storage and handling facilities ...Read more

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Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) Program

Business

Loans to producers to build or upgrade farm storage and handling facilities.

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Youth Loan Program

Business

FSA makes loans to individual young persons to start and operate income-producing projects of modest size in connection with their ...Read more

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Farm Operating Loans

Business

FSA’s Direct Farm Operating Loans are a valuable resource to start, maintain and strengthen a farm or ranch.

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Direct Farm Operating Microloans

Broadband & Internet

Direct Farm Ownership Microloans are meant to make a down payment on a farm; build, repair, or improve buildings; fund ...Read more

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Direct Farm Ownership Microloans

Broadband & Internet

Direct Farm Ownership Microloans are meant to make a down payment on a farm; build, repair, or improve buildings; fund ...Read more

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Farm Ownership Loans

Business

Farm Ownership Loans can be used to purchase or expand a farm or ranch.

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Farm Loan Discovery Tool

Business

Find a USDA Farm Loan that might be right for you by answering a few short questions. Learn about your ...Read more

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Farm Loan Assistance Tool

Business

Check your eligibility for FSA loans, discover the various FSA loan products, learn about documentation requirements, and follow easy-to-understand instructions ...Read more

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Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses

Business

Helps today's alternative and sustainable agriculture entrepreneurs transform farm-grown inspiration into profitable enterprises.

Support Organization

Farm Answers

Workforce

Farm Answers is the largest source of information for beginning farmers.

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Farm Answers Library

Business

Farm Answers' library includes business management, production, marketing, employee, family, and taxes/legal resources.

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The Score Mentorship Program

Business

Get the guidance and support you need to start or grow your farm, ranch or other form of agribusiness.

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Your Guide to Farm Service Agency Farm Loans

Other

This guide was written for people who need assistance starting, expanding, or owning a farm or ranch.