Agriculture

farmers the original entrepreneurs

The bank’s foundation was built on providing best-in-class banking products and services to the agriculture-based communities we serve. You have direct access to the bank’s decision-makers, some of the best ag bankers and advisers in the industry. 

Agriculture Lending

As a farmer, you have plenty of things to worry about and your lender should not be one of them. You deserve a rock solid, dependable, knowledgeable Ag Lender that understands your operation, will be there in good times and in bad, and help your operation grow. With decades of ag lending experience, put Fortress Bank’s experienced agriculture lending team to work for you. We have been providing hard working farm families with the credit they deserve since 1904.

Farm Real Estate Loans

Farming is a capital-intesive business, and no lender understands that better than Fortress Bank. Whether you want to buy or lease your next tractor or combine, we offer many hassle-free financing options to keep your operation running.

Ag Equipment Loans and Leases

Farming is a capital-intensive business, and no lender understands that better than Fortress Bank. Whether you want to buy or lease your next tractor or combine, we offer many hassle-free financing options to keep your operation running.

Livestock and Livestock Facility Loans

Operating lines of credit, term loans, and/or real estate loans to fund the following types of operations:

  • Hog production 
  • Feeder cattle
  • Cow/calf producers
  • Dairy production 
  • Poultry production

Operating Lines of Credit

Get a loan that’s as flexible as your farming operation requires. From crop inputs to payroll, a Fortress Bank Operating Line of Credit is a useful cash flow tool to assist with your day-to-day operating expenses. 

Beginning Farmer Loan And Guaranteed Loan Program

The purpose of the Beginning Farmer Bond Program is to provide affordable financing to new, low-net-worth farmers for financing land and equipment purchases. Fortress Bank has experience working with FSA and IFA to provide this financing at below-market interest rates and loan terms.

Crop Insurance

Mother nature provides her own set of challenges every growing season. Hail, wind, drought and disease can destroy your crops and dramatically impact your crop income. Fortress Bank will tailor a crop insurance program that will be the basis for a sound marketing plan, give you the protection you want and maximize your returns.

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