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NAICS 11Sector1.0% of all approvals
SBA loans for agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
7(a) and 504 approvals to businesses SBA classifies under NAICS 11, with the lenders and states behind them.
SBA approvals by fiscal year. The federal fiscal year runs 1 October to 30 September, so FY2025 is 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. *FY2026 is open: approvals to 30 Jun 2026 only.
Businesses classified under NAICS 11, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, received 3,400 SBA loan approvals worth $2.36bn in FY2021 to FY2025 (3,196 7(a), 204 504).
That is 1.0% of all approvals.
In FY2025 there were 714 approvals, up 11% on FY2024. The median 7(a) approval was $200K, against $190K for all industries.
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, SBA records 4.0% as charged off, below the 6.6% for all industries.
Loan status is as recorded by SBA at the data date; charge-off rates are computed on loans approved at least five fiscal years ago. Jobs supported are self-reported estimates from the SBA loan application, which SBA does not review, audit or validate. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Volume by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | 7(a) approvals | 7(a) dollars | Median 7(a) | 504 approvals | 504 dollars | All approvals | Jobs supported, as reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026* | 339 | $297M | $250K | 30 | $23.5M | 369 | 1,860 |
| FY2025 | 676 | $504M | $190K | 38 | $36.7M | 714 | 5,480 |
| FY2024 | 610 | $328M | $150K | 33 | $28.8M | 643 | 5,471 |
| FY2023 | 546 | $383M | $199K | 31 | $31.9M | 577 | 3,188 |
| FY2022 | 577 | $400M | $215K | 55 | $50.6M | 632 | 4,048 |
| FY2021 | 787 | $565M | $281K | 47 | $34.0M | 834 | 4,016 |
| FY2020 | 514 | $257M | $151K | 42 | $32.0M | 556 | 3,486 |
| FY2019 | 521 | $243M | $100K | 25 | $14.6M | 546 | 2,795 |
| FY2018 | 828 | $591M | $202K | 34 | $15.8M | 862 | 4,703 |
| FY2017 | 885 | $606M | $150K | 27 | $21.6M | 912 | 4,261 |
| FY2016 | 1,149 | $753M | $149K | 42 | $26.2M | 1,191 | 4,604 |
SBA records the NAICS code in force when a loan was approved. The 2022 NAICS revision renumbered parts of retail trade and information, so some lines of business appear under one code before FY2023 and another after. FY2016–FY2020 approvals under this code: 4,067.
Within this sector
| NAICS | Subsector | Approvals, FY2021–FY2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Animal Production and Aquaculture | 1,524 | 44.8% |
| 111 | Crop Production | 746 | 21.9% |
| 115 | Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | 663 | 19.5% |
| 113 | Forestry and Logging | 317 | 9.3% |
| 114 | Fishing, Hunting and Trapping | 150 | 4.4% |
Lenders most active in this industry
By number of approvals, FY2021–FY2025; 522 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Financial BankEl Dorado, AR | 330 | $400M | 9.7% | |
| 2 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 173 | $38.7M | 5.1% | |
| 3 | Live Oak Banking CompanyWilmington, NC | 165 | $357M | 4.9% | |
| 4 | Wells Fargo Bank National AssociationSioux Falls, SD | 105 | $17.7M | 3.1% | |
| 5 | Columbia BankLake Oswego, OR | 102 | $9.7M | 3.0% | |
| 6 | Newtek Bank, National AssociationMiami, FL | 82 | $49.1M | 2.4% | |
| 7 | TD Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 79 | $11.6M | 2.3% | |
| 8 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyBuffalo, NY | 79 | $5.3M | 2.3% | |
| 9 | First Service BankGreenbrier, AR | 64 | $62.6M | 1.9% | |
| 10 | Banner BankWalla Walla, WA | 64 | $8.1M | 1.9% | |
| 11 | Readycap Lending, LLCBerkeley Heights, NJ | 63 | $9.6M | 1.9% | |
| 12 | Ultima Bank MinnesotaWinger, MN | 60 | $14.7M | 1.8% | |
| 13 | BayFirst National BankSaint Petersburg, FL | 58 | $9.7M | 1.7% | |
| 14 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 55 | $6.7M | 1.6% | |
| 15 | BankPlusBelzoni, MS | 48 | $56.2M | 1.4% | |
| 16 | Peoples BankMendenhall, MS | 47 | $10.7M | 1.4% | |
| 17 | Metro City BankDoraville, GA | 43 | $93.4M | 1.3% | |
| 18 | Hiawatha National BankHager City, WI | 40 | $15.7M | 1.2% | |
| 19 | Red River State BankHalstad, MN | 38 | $33.4M | 1.1% | |
| 20 | BankFirst Financial ServicesColumbus, MS | 37 | $25.1M | 1.1% |
States
| # | State of the business | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi | 290 | $229M | 8.5% | |
| 2 | California | 229 | $141M | 6.7% | |
| 3 | Minnesota | 189 | $94.1M | 5.6% | |
| 4 | Georgia | 184 | $259M | 5.4% | |
| 5 | Arkansas | 174 | $190M | 5.1% | |
| 6 | Texas | 167 | $209M | 4.9% | |
| 7 | Washington | 123 | $30.9M | 3.6% | |
| 8 | Missouri | 117 | $140M | 3.4% | |
| 9 | Florida | 114 | $85.3M | 3.4% | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 110 | $48.2M | 3.2% | |
| 11 | North Carolina | 103 | $108M | 3.0% | |
| 12 | New York | 103 | $17.6M | 3.0% | |
| 13 | Michigan | 102 | $26.1M | 3.0% | |
| 14 | Ohio | 99 | $27.2M | 2.9% | |
| 15 | Oregon | 94 | $22.7M | 2.8% |
Franchise brands
0.1% of approvals carried a franchise code.
| # | Brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Canine Semen Bank | 1 | 0.0% | |
| 2 | DryJect | 1 | 0.0% | |
| 3 | Monster Tree Service | 1 | 0.0% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less24.3%827
- $50,001 to $150,00019.3%656
- $150,001 to $350,00016.3%553
- $350,001 to $1 million18.3%621
- $1 million to $2 million11.1%377
- Over $2 million10.8%366
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old58.3%1,982
- New business, 2 years or less17.1%581
- Startup, loan funds will open the business14.6%496
- Change of ownership9.8%334
- Not answered0.2%7
Charge-offs against all industries
| Loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | This industry, 7(a) | All 7(a) | This industry, 504 | All 504 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 9,933 | 639,905 | 471 | 85,591 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 954 | 79,313 | 81 | 12,514 |
| Disbursed loans | 8,979 | 560,592 | 390 | 73,077 |
| Paid in full | 7,412 | 435,813 | 176 | 35,491 |
| Charged off | 363 | 36,891 | 9 | 905 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 1,204 | 87,888 | 205 | 36,681 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 4.0% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 1.2% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 1.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Dollars charged off | $81.6M | $5.70bn | $8.0M | $499M |
Against all industries
| FY2021–FY2025 | NAICS 11 | All industries |
|---|---|---|
| Median 7(a) approval | $200K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | $525K | $657K |
| Average approval | $695K | $573K |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | — | 41.0 |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 0.1% | 11.2% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 6.5 | 10.5 |
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans for agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: First Financial Bank (330), The Huntington National Bank (173), Live Oak Banking Company (165), Wells Fargo Bank National Association (105), Columbia Bank (102). 522 lenders had at least one.
How large are typical SBA loans for agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting?
The median 7(a) approval was $200K and the median 504 approval $525K; the average across both programs was $695K.
What share of SBA loans for agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting are charged off?
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, 4.0% are recorded as charged off, against 6.6% for all industries; for 504 loans, 2.3% against 1.2%.
Which states have the most SBA loans for agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting?
Mississippi (290), California (229), Minnesota (189), Georgia (184), Arkansas (174).
Is SBA lending for agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 1,934, against 2,022 in the three before: broadly level (-4%).
About these figures
Figures are totals of the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 FOIA loan files, data through 30 Jun 2026. SBA updates the files quarterly. Counts are loan approvals, including approvals later cancelled; the five-year window is FY2021–FY2025, the five latest complete fiscal years. Charge-off rates use only loans approved in FY2010–FY2021, at least five fiscal years ago, and count disbursed loans SBA records as charged off. Loans are listed under the lender they are assigned to today. Establishment counts are from the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns 2023, which leaves out most farms, government and businesses without employees. Dollar figures behind fewer than three approvals are not shown, and no borrower is named anywhere on this site.Methodology · Report an error