Beginning Farmers

There are a wide variety of tools to help you plan a new farm business, whether you are starting a new farm or adding a new business to your existing operation.

Farm Lending

When purchasing a farm through a realtor, many real estate brokers require pre-approval for a mortgage before showing a property. The following financial institutions and agencies deal with agricultural lending; some also offer other services that go along with the purchase of a farm including: appraisals, tax preparation and financial planning.

Farm Credit East
Address: 995 State Route 12 (P.O. Box 60) Sangerfield, NY 13455
Phone: 1-800-762-3276 or (315) 841-3398
E-mail: sangerfield.ny@firstpioneer.com
Website: www.farmcreditusa.com

Farm Service Agency

Kristen Pronko - Kristin.pronko@usda.gov
Address: 9025 State Rte 49 Marcy, NY 13403
Phone: (315) 736-3316
Website: www.fsa.usda.gov

NBT Bank 
Address: 55 South Broad Street Norwich, NY 13815
Phone: (607) 337-6151
Website: www.fnb-nny.com

Last updated April 23, 2026