Small Farm Loans

Whether it’s tending crops, raising chickens or caring for horses, hobby farming is a labor of love. We’ll help you fund the land, buildings and equipment for the small farm that fits your big dream. 

Hardworking Financing for Hardworking Folks

Small farms are as unique as their owners—each one built with care, creativity and plenty of hard work. Our financing is designed to support your farm, no matter what it looks like. 

  • Flexible Options: Loans tailored to land, buildings and equipment for small farms and hobbyists, including farms that generate side income. 
  • Local Expertise: Insight into rural property values to help you make informed decisions.

Financing for Traditional and Specialty Farms

  • Traditional Acreages
  • Vegetable or Fruit Farms 
  • Herb Farms 
  • Orchards/Vineyards 
  • Christmas Tree Farms 
  • Alpaca/Llama Farms
  • Cattle/Sheep/Goat Farms
  • Horse Farms 
  • Chicken Farms
  • Apiaries/Beekeeping Farms
  • Wildlife Habitat Farms 
  • Flower Farms 
  • Aquaponics/Greenhouses

How We Help Hobby Farmers Like You

  • Rural Know-How

    We've worked with thousands of rural buyers, so we know the unique challenges and opportunities of owning, operating and financing a hobby farm.
  • Midwest Focus

    We serve 144 counties in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, with loans tailored for the rural heartland.
  • Farmers Helping Farmers

    We know what it takes because we’ve been there too. As some of us are hobby farmers ourselves, we share your passion for the land and the hard work it takes to make a small farm thrive.
  • Invested in Your Success

    This is about more than a loan. As a cooperative, we reinvest in your dreams and the communities we all call home.

Resources to Help You Grow

Without the right information, your hobby-farm dreams can stall before they even begin. Compeer Home is here with guides and resources to make sure rural red-tape doesn’t hold you back. 

View More Small-Farm Resources
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    Podcast: What’s Happening with Hobby Farm

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  • Man on an orange tractor driving across grass

    What is a Hobby Farm? A Beginners Guide

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Questions? We’re ready to help you achieve your dream of owning rural property, just like we have for over 13,000 families since 1995.

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