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CED-80-45 1 (1980-02-27)

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BY THE U,S, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE

Report To The Secretary Of Agriculture








The Cooperative Extension Service

Should Provide Farmers With More

Information On Farm Credit Sources



The demand for farm credit has increased sig-
nificantly in recent years. While the supply of
credit from the numerous private and public
lenders has generally been adequate to meet
the needs of qualified borrowers, beginning
and marginal operators have had problems
getting credit and repaying outstanding loans.

In the future, the success of family farms in
the United States will depend largely on skill-
ful financial management--including the effi-
cient use of credit. However, information on
sources of credit, interest rates and terms, and
how to apply for credit is only available on a
piecemeal basis from numerous sources.

As a result, farmers are often unaware of the
differences in credit available. This can limit
the creation, survival, and efficiency of family
farms. A central source of credit information
for farmers is needed.



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                  1Ci~vi ~\FEBRUARY 27, 1980

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