Farm Credit Accepting Applications for 2024 Farmers on the Rise Award Program

Farm Credit is now accepting applications for its Farmers on the Rise program, which awards up to ten beginning farmers with $10,000 to grow their operations. The Farmers on the Rise award program honors outstanding beginning farmers within the diverse agricultural community who excel in their field. 

“The Farmers on the Rise program recognizes the achievements of the next generation of agricultural leaders and empowers them to realize their dreams,” said Tom Truitt, Horizon Farm Credit Chief Executive Officer. “We are proud to support these farmers in their efforts to grow and innovate for the future of their operations.” 

Farmers on the Rise award winners are selected based on their efforts in agriculture, financial character, leadership and community involvement, and environmental stewardship. The award program is open to beginning farmers who have at least three years, but no more than ten years, of farming experience. 

“Each year, we are continually impressed by the exceptional quality of applicants,” said Johanna Rohrer, Horizon Farm Credit Member Education & YBS Program Manager. “Their passions and creativity are truly inspiring, and our panel of judges is eager to learn more about this year's applicants.” 

This competitive award program is open to all open to Farm Credit customers and non-customers operating within the Association’s 100-county footprint. The deadline to submit an application is September 23 at 4 p.m.  

For more information and to apply, click here. Contact learning@horizonfc.com or give a member of our team a call at 888.339.3334 with questions about this program or the application.