Small Farm Business

Competitive grants to non-Federal governmental or non-governmental organizations, Tribes, or individuals. Voluntary program intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production.

Grants money to farm and rural service organizations.

Nationwide network of borrower-owned lending institutions and specialized service organizations. Provides loans, leases, and related services to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, aquatic producers, timber harvesters, agribusinesses, and agricultural and rural utility cooperatives. Congress established the System in 1916 to provide a reliable source of credit for the nation's farmers and ranchers.

Provides direct and guaranteed loans to beginning farmers and ranchers who are unable to obtain financing from commercial credit sources.

Berkshire-Pioneer Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. is a non-profit organization that helps citizens stimulate economic opportunities, conserve natural resources and improve the general quality of life in rural areas. Works closely with and is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Provides grants (and, on occasion, loans and investment funding) to enterprises which, in the judgement of the Trustees of the Society, will promote agriculture in Massachusetts.

Provides national representation for states that operate finance programs for farmers, ranchers and the agricultural industry

Conservation Stewardship Program has continuous sign-up

Offers low-interest loans to businesses that fill key gaps in the infrastructure of the Pioneer Valley local food system.

Farmers and ranchers can cut input costs, maintain production, protect soil and water resources, reduce the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels, and save money by using the conservation practices described on this web site.

Grants and outreach to advance sustainable innovations to the whole of American agriculture.

Finds ways for small and mid-sized Northeast farms to get the capital they need.