The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program offers non-profit employees and other public service workers some relief from the crushing debt of student loans.
A bill, the Young Farmer Success Act of 2015 proposes to add farmers to the categories of workers eligible for this benefit. It’s intent is to aid the transition of the next generation of farmers into agriculture.
Learn more about this important legislation here and here. The Young Farmer Success Act can be viewed or downloaded here. Finally, read about the Loan Forgiveness Program here.
We regulars at this and other farmers markets have perhaps more reason than most to be concerned about the ability of young people to make farming their profession. It just makes sense to be aware of things like the YFSA.
Photo: National Farmers Union
