Note that some states have more opportunities available than others, so you may find that most or all of the search results listed below are national. The Ag Funding Library is not exhaustive of all the possible funding options available to your operation, so we encourage folks to use this library as a starting point. You should also explore our Farm Financing Resource Guide or watch this “Financing Options for Your Food or Farm Business” webinar from University of Wisconsin Extension for additional ideas.
Please note that Farm Aid has not deeply vetted these opportunities and does not endorse any particular funding opportunity. Due diligence should be done prior to applying for funding. A financial advisor or business consultant can help you with this. If you would like support navigating these resources, contact the Farm Aid Hotline here or call 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243).
Keep in mind that while grants don’t need to be repaid, they often have reporting requirements that you should be aware of when considering applying. Loans of course do need to be repaid, and you should have a sense of what sort of repayment schedule would work for you so you are able to discuss that with your lender when applying.
