Beginning Farmer Qualifications
To qualify as a Beginning Farmer, the following criteria needs to be met under Section 175.2.12 of the Code of Iowa:
- Be a resident of the State of Iowa and 18 years of age at the time of application
- Possess a net worth of less than $366,324
- Have sufficient education, training, or experience in farming
- Have access to adequate working capital, equipment and other items that are necessary to operate the farm
- Must materially and substantially participate in the operation of the farm and assume financial risk
- Cannot sub-lease
Please direct Beginning Farmer Tax Credit questions to:
Denise Ashley
Administrative Assistant
(515)281-6444
denise.ashley@iowa.gov