Also called: USDA Farm Loan Officer, Farm Credit Officer
Makes government loans to farmers, especially beginning farmers who cannot get loans from banks.
A farm loan officer visits a young farmer's operation, reviews budgets and land values, and decides whether a loan to buy cattle or equipment makes sense. They also help struggling farmers restructure debt after a bad year.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in agriculture, ag economics, or finance.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business, Finance.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 13-2072: Slower than average (1% to 2%).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts loan files and checks eligibility; meeting beginning farmers and judging their plans stay human, with leaner staff.
Classes: Accounting, Economics, Agriculture business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2072.
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