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Small Farms
Financial Assistance & Grants
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USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) – Low-interest loans for farm ownership, operating costs, and disaster relief.
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USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) – Grants for innovative farming practices.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) – Guide to federal grants and loans for farmers.
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Farm Credit System – Low-interest loans and financing for small farms.
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State Agriculture Departments – Local grants and incentives for small farms.
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Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) – Grants to help farmers expand and market their products.
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AgriAbility – Grants and support for disabled farmers.
Training & Education for Farmers
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ATTRA – National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service – Free publications, webinars, and training on sustainable farming.
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Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) – Free educational materials on farm sustainability.
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Cornell Small Farms Program – Online courses, workshops, and resources for small farmers.
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Rodale Institute – Free online courses and research on organic farming.
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Future Farmers of America (FFA) – Education and leadership programs for young farmers.
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Farm Commons – Free legal guides for small farm owners.
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Northeast Beginning Farmers Project – Beginner farming courses and business planning help.
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eXtension.org – Free online farming courses through university extensions.
Technical Assistance & Farm Planning
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Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Free conservation planning and soil health programs.
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Soil Testing – USDA Cooperative Extension Offices – Free or low-cost soil testing through local extension services.
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University Cooperative Extension System – Expert advice on crop management, pest control, and more.
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Farm Hack – Open-source farm tool designs and DIY farming solutions.
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Small Farm Central – Farm management software and marketing tools.
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Rodale Institute Regenerative Agriculture Resources – Guides on organic and regenerative farming.
Marketing & Business Development
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Farmers Market Coalition – Resources for selling at farmers markets.
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USDA Local Food Directories – Connects farmers with buyers and markets.
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Local Harvest – Free online directory to list and sell farm products.
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Food Hub Directory – Connects farmers with wholesale buyers.
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National Young Farmers Coalition – Business planning resources for beginning farmers.
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USDA Organic Certification Cost-Share Program – Partial reimbursement for organic certification.
Sustainable & Organic Farming Resources
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Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) – Free resources on organic agriculture.
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National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) – Guides on renewable energy and sustainable farming.
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Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) – Grants and research on sustainable practices.
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ATTRA Organic & Sustainable Farming – Organic certification and soil health guides.
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Regenerative Agriculture Foundation – Resources on soil restoration and sustainable practices.
Equipment & Supplies for Small Farms
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Farm Hack – DIY farm tools and open-source machinery designs.
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USDA Equipment Grants – Grants for farm equipment and infrastructure.
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Northern Tool & Equipment Discounts – Affordable farm tools and machinery.
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Tractor Supply Company – Discounted farm supplies for small farms.
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Craigslist & Facebook Marketplace – Affordable used farm equipment.
Disaster Relief & Emergency Assistance
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USDA Disaster Assistance Programs – Financial aid for farmers affected by droughts, storms, and wildfires.
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Farm Aid – Emergency relief and funding for struggling farmers.
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FEMA Agricultural Disaster Assistance – Resources for farms hit by natural disasters.
Farmworker & Labor Resources
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National Farm Worker Ministry – Resources and advocacy for farmworkers.
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Farm Labor Housing Loans & Grants – Funding to improve farmworker housing.
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Coalition of Immokalee Workers – Rights and protections for farmworkers.
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Migrant Clinicians Network – Healthcare access for farmworkers.