Resources
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Financing Farming in the U.S.: Improving Small and Midsized Farms through Strategic Financing
Published on August 16, 2010
This report explores the gap between an emerging sector of smaller-scale agriculture producers and access to capital, and devises workable strategies to create successful farmer-lender relationships. -
Financing Farming in the U.S.: A Report on Six Working Sessions
Published on July 30, 2010
This report chronicles the convening of people across the country over a six-month period to explore workable strategies to create successful farmer-lender relationships. -
Financing Michigan's Sustainable Agriculture
Published on December 18, 2009
The survey results available in this report show that although there is financial capital available in Michigan, farmers face challenges accessing it. -
Emerging Farmers Initiative and Agriculture Individual Development Accounts
Published on June 19, 2009
The grant evaluated in this report was intended to increase the viability of small farm start-ups through the provision of a cash match to personal savings. -
Michigan New Farm Development: Case Studies from the Southwest Michigan Emerging Farmers Initiative
Published on June 1, 2009
This report details the emerging farmers initiative in Southwest Michigan.