Building a poultry or hog barn?
Poultry barn financing and hog barn financing can open the door to steady income, but it’s not a one‑size‑fits‑all decision. Farm Credit Mid-America provides flexible financing solutions for contract growers building or expanding poultry or hog barns in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee.
Download our Decision Workbook
Is building a contract grower barn the right next step?
Adding a poultry or hog barn can mean steady income, long-term contracts and growth without more acres. But there's more to it than that. As a farmer-owned lender, Farm Credit Mid-America provides more than financing for poultry and hog barns. We help you look at the full picture so you understand what this means for your operation today and for the long haul.
We see the whole picture.
Experience that matters.
We've helped more than 800 growers navigate poultry barn and hog barn financing across all types of operations over the last 6 years.
Straightforward support, start to finish.
From questions to closing, we help you think it through, test the numbers and move forward when you're ready.
Why Choose Farm Credit Mid-America to Finance Your Contract Grower Barn?
When financing a poultry or hog barn, you need more than capital. You need a lender who understands contract grower operations.
Farm Credit Mid-America helps contract growers finance new builds, refinance existing barns, expansions and facility upgrades with confidence.
- Financing for poultry barns, hog barns and contract grower facilities
- Experience working with experienced, as well as beginning growers contracted with a variety of different integrators
- Loan structures aligned with production contracts and cash flow cycles
- One-time closing for new builds
- Insights on construction costs, ROI and expansion considerations
- Support from a locally based agricultural lending team
Let's See Where Your Operation Stands
Is your operation ready for contract grower barns?
If you’re considering poultry barns or hog barns, start by getting a clearer picture of where you stand. Download our workbook to work through your financials, labor needs and overall readiness before you make a big investment decision.
Inside the workbook, you’ll find:
- A quick readiness assessment to see if poultry or hog barns fit your operation
- A simple way to test your numbers like cash flow, costs and financing needs
- Key questions to help you evaluate contracts, labor and long-term risk
Farm Credit Mid-America wants to see us succeed and to see us pass this on. We know we have to keep expanding to give the next generation options to come back.
Understand the Numbers Behind Expansion
Common Questions About Financing Poultry and Hog Barns
Discuss Your Contract Grower Financing Options
Discuss Your Contract Grower Financing Options
* Loans and leases are subject to credit approval and eligibility. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity lender.
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