Resources
A curated library of grants, guides, and tools we trust — plus a direct line to our team of Farm Consultants when you want to talk it through with someone.
Federal and state programs that put money in farmers' hands.
Federal and state programs that put money in farmers' hands.
Cost-share for cover crops, rotational grazing, irrigation upgrades, and dozens of other conservation practices.
Visit USDA NRCSAnnual payments for whole-farm conservation. Best for operations already practicing some level of stewardship.
Visit USDA FSADirect and guaranteed loans for land, equipment, and operating costs, including dedicated programs for beginning and underserved farmers.
Visit USDA Rural DevelopmentGrants and loans for renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects on farms and rural small businesses.
Visit SAREFarmer-driven research grants by region. Great for testing a new practice on your own ground.
VisitField-tested guidance on cover cropping, grazing, and soil health.
Field-tested guidance on cover cropping, grazing, and soil health.
Free books and bulletins on cover crops, crop rotation, managing pests with cover crops, and more.
Visit NCAT / ATTRAPractical publications and a free help line staffed by sustainable-ag specialists.
Visit USDA NRCSThe official spec sheets for every NRCS-funded practice — useful when planning an EQIP application.
Visit Rodale InstituteResearch and how-to articles on regenerative organic agriculture, from compost to no-till.
VisitRecordkeeping, planning templates, and farm-specific business help.
Recordkeeping, planning templates, and farm-specific business help.
Plain-language legal and business resources built specifically for direct-market and sustainable farms.
Visit U. of MinnesotaFree online tool from the Center for Farm Financial Management to write and revise a farm business plan.
Visit farmers.govCentralized hub of loans, training, and technical assistance specifically for farmers in their first ten years.
VisitMove what you grow — direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and beyond.
Move what you grow — direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and beyond.
List your farm, CSA, or farm stand and reach customers searching for local food.
Visit FMCTemplates, vendor agreements, SNAP setup, and operations guides for market farmers.
Visit NCAT / ATTRAPractical guides for CSA design, on-farm stores, pricing, and customer retention.
VisitStay on the right side of FSMA, cottage-food rules, and labor law.
Stay on the right side of FSMA, cottage-food rules, and labor law.
Official requirements for produce farms covered by the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Visit Cornell PSAFree grower training, recordkeeping templates, and on-farm readiness reviews.
Visit ForragerState-by-state guide to what you can sell from a home kitchen without a commercial license.
VisitApprenticeships, online courses, and beginning-farmer programs.
Apprenticeships, online courses, and beginning-farmer programs.
Searchable national database of farm internship and apprenticeship opportunities.
Visit USDA NIFAUSDA-funded education projects for new farmers in every region of the U.S.
Visit CornellAffordable, instructor-led courses on enterprise planning, livestock, vegetables, and more.
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