Useful Resources - Farm Grants

Barnraiser

Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and Communities: A Guide to Federal Programs for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Entrepreneurship, Conservation, Food Systems, and Community Development

The Carrot Project

Farm Aid

Free Grants Community

Guide to Financing The Community Supported Farm

Organic Consumers Association

Organic Farming Research Foundation

State Departments of Agriculture

Sustainable Agricultural Research & Education Organization

USDA

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Government Farm Grants: Learn how federal and state governments are supporting farming financially through grants and other government support. The Obama administration reports that it has awarded more than 12,000 grants and loans to assist 50,000 rural small businesses including farms – find out how to tap into that new flow of funds to farming.

USDA Farm Grants: The USDA provides extensive support services to farmers and ranches, including access to money and property, assistance with new or existing mortgages and foreclosure avoidance, special programs and grants for youth, and more.

Farm Loans: Straightforward grants that never have to be paid back can be difficult to come by. But loans are increasingly more available as the economy improves and agencies reach out to support farmers and ranchers. Some farm loans are subsidized or guaranteed by government agencies. There are also non-government, farm-specific agencies with access to funds raised via special bond sales just for the purpose of supporting farms and ranches.

Grants To Start A Farm: As discussed above, the U. S. Farming population is aging and there is strong motivation to attract younger people to this area. Many opportunities exist to get young and beginning farmers started.

Organic Farming Grants: The organic farming specialty area is booming due to its increasing popularity in the marketplace. Check out how you can be a part of this healthy, ecologically responsible movement!

Grants For Ranches: Though much available support is focused on farms and farming, ranches and ranching are often included. Discover more about what scholarships, grants, loans and youth programs are out there for ranchers and would-be ranchers.

Federal Grants For Agriculture: Federal and state grants related to agriculture go beyond farm and ranch operational grants. Check out this handy overview of what type of help is available where.

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