The Minnesota Department of Agriculture Rural Finance Authority will begin accepting applications for the 2026 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit on January 1. The annual program provides financial incentives for asset owners who rent or sell farmland, equipment, livestock, or other agricultural assets to beginning farmers. The state has $4 million available for the year, and funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Beginning farmers may also qualify for tuition reimbursement for Farm Business Management programs, up to $1,500 per year for three years. The MDA will host an informational webinar December 22.
