Financing & Funding Sources for Farmers

There seem to be more options for financing small farms and food businesses than ever before–from grants to loans to crowdfunding websites. However, it can be hard to find the right level of funding for your operation and even more difficult to navigate all the resources available. We’ve developed a list of some of the best places to start your search for funding and financing options. We’ll update this list over time, so bookmark this page and come back to check it in the future for updates.

RAFI-USA challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system: where farmers and farmworkers have dignity and agency; where they are supported by just agricultural policies; where corporations and institutions are accountable to their community.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

RAFI-USA challenges the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities.

We envision a thriving, sustainable, and equitable food system: where farmers and farmworkers have dignity and agency; where they are supported by just agricultural policies; where corporations and institutions are accountable to their community.

We believe that our work is inherently interconnected, and when we work together our cooperation makes us stronger and more effective.

Farmer Guides

Helpful USDA Resources

Crowdfunding Websites

NC Grant Programs for Farmers