Historic Iowa farm barn representing the agricultural heritage and farming communities served by Farm Debt Help.

Farm Debt Help was created as an independent resource for farmers.

No products to sell.

No loans to make.

Just objective, independent analysis.

What is Farm Debt Help?

  • Farm Debt Help provides independent financial analysis for farmers facing important business and financial decisions.

Why should I trust Ben?

  • 15+ years in agricultural lending, underwriting, and financial analysis.

  • Grew up on a farm in southwest Iowa

  • Agricultural Business and Economics degrees from Iowa State

  • Master’s in Economics from Purdue

A statement from Ben:

During my career in agricultural finance, I have analyzed thousands of financial statements, tax returns, loan requests, and business plans from agricultural producers throughout the United States. This experience has provided exposure to a wide variety of production systems, business structures, and management approaches, allowing me to bring both depth and breadth of perspective to every engagement.

But most importantly, my experience has reinforced over time that there is a need for independent analysis, coming from a disinterested party.

Ben Lundgren, founder of Farm Debt Help and agricultural finance professional with experience in farm lending and credit analysis.