What is the age restriction for BFR eligibility?

The age restriction for BFR (Beginning Farmer Rancher) eligibility is set at under 18 years old. This requirement is designed to ensure that individuals seeking support and resources to start their farming or ranching operations are legally recognized as adults capable of entering into contracts and making financial decisions.

Being under 18 years old typically means that these individuals are still in a phase of education and may not yet have the opportunity or resources to engage in full-scale agricultural operations. Therefore, eligibility for BFR programs is geared towards empowering young adults who are approaching this important transition in their lives. Roadblocks such as age restrictions are necessary to help guide the support structures for those who have the potential to be sustainable producers in the agricultural sector.