LRF/R is an acronym for
Limited Resource Farmer & Rancher.
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Farming Tool, contact:
Robert Molleur,
National Small, Limited Resource, and Beginning Farmer and Rancher
Coordinator, 202-720-6521
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Beginning Farmer or Rancher
Definition
A
Beginning Farmer or Rancher means an individual or entity who:
Has not operated a farm or ranch, or who has operated a farm or ranch for
not more than 10 consecutive years. This requirement applies to all members of
an entity,
Will materially and substantially participate in the operation of the farm
or ranch.
In the case of a contract with an individual, individually or with the
immediate family, material and substantial participation requires that the
individual provide substantial day-to-day labor and management of the farm or
ranch, consistent with the practices in the county or State where the farm is
located
In the case of a contract with an entity, all members must materially and
substantially participate in the operation of the farm or ranch. Material and
substantial participation requires that each of the members provide some amount
of the management, or labor and management necessary for day-to-day activities,
such that if each of the members did not provide these inputs, operation of the
farm or ranch would be seriously impaired.
