The IADD was established by the Iowa General Assembly in 1980 to provide financial assistance to Iowa's grain and livestock producers.
Obtaining enough capital to pursue a career in production agriculture can be a real challenge. But if you have set your horizons on owning and managing your own crop or livestock operation, the Iowa Agricultural Development Division (IADD) may be able to lend a helping hand.The Beginning Farmer Loan Program and Loan Participation Program help Iowa farmers purchase agricultural land, depreciable machinery or equipment, breeding livestock or buildings. The IADD loans may also be used to improve existing buildings or farmland. The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program encourages owners of capital agricultural assets to lease them to Iowa's qualifying beginning farmers. The program provides the agricultural asset owner a credit against Iowa income taxes owed.