Assistance to Beginning Farmers
Published: May 14, 1982. Publicly Released: May 14, 1982.
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Highlights
Because of concerns raised about the obstacles faced by beginning farmers in obtaining financing to enter agriculture and the declining number of farms in the United States, GAO reviewed Federal and State efforts to help beginning farmers.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected Sort descending | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture | The Secretary of Agriculture should direct USDA to tabulate data on qualified persons applying for loans to enter farming through Federal programs and the number actually receiving loans. |
Closed – Not Implemented
Although the recommendation is still valid, the agency "refuses" to take action.
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| Department of Agriculture | The Secretary of Agriculture should direct USDA to revise the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service recordkeeping system to tabulate available data on farmers entering and leaving the agricultural sector. |
Closed – Not Implemented
Although the recommendation is still valid, the agency "refuses" to take action.
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| Department of Agriculture | The Secretary of Agriculture should direct USDA to analyze trends in farmer numbers and target Government programs to the desired group of farmers. |
Closed – Not Implemented
Although the recommmedation is still valid, the agency "refuses" to take action.
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| Department of Agriculture | The Secretary of Agriculture should direct USDA to evaluate the impact of existing programs which help farmers enter the agricultural sector. |
Closed – Not Implemented
Although the recommendation is still valid, the agency "refuses" to take action.
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