Not For Profit Business Structures
Content and webinar created by Farm Commons Many producers take on the business and lifestyle of farming because they want to serve their community. From healthy food to environmental benefits, the social values are clear. But does this mean the farm should be organized as a nonprofit? What about other social benefit entities like benefit […]
Want to Start A Care Farm: Planning & Funding Your Care Farm (2024)
So you’re thinking about starting a care farm? Join us for a dive into the history and definition of care farming as we share various examples of care farms across the U.S. We explore how to connect with other care farmers, focusing on setting a strategy and tapping into resources to craft your vision. […]
Funding Opportunities for Care Farms
Discover funding opportunities for care farms across the United States, including grants, loans, and community support initiatives designed to help your farm grow. The Good Food Funding Guide is published by New Venture Advisors, and lists grants, loans, and equity for businesses and programs promoting sustainable food and agriculture and local economies. It is arranged […]
Want to Start a Care Farm: Where To Begin?
So you’re thinking about starting a care farm? Join us for a dive into the history and definition of care farming as we share various examples of care farms across the U.S. We explore how to connect with other care farmers, focusing on setting a strategy and tapping into resources to craft your vision. […]
How Do I Fund A Care Farm?
A perennial question for all care farmers is, “How do I raise money to launch and sustain a care farm?” In this session, we discuss the importance of learning how to tell your story, walk through business plan development, and explore ways to access resources for both a nonprofit and for-profit entity. We also share […]
Fundraising For Your Care Farm: Homesteads for Hope case study
At December’s Monthly Member Gathering, guest presenter Jenny Brongo, the Executive Director and Founder at Homesteads for Hope, spoke about starting a Care Farm, inclusivity, and successful, innovative fundraising efforts she’s undertaken to support the launch and growth of Homesteads for Hope. About Jenny Jennyrae Brongo considers herself a Dream Builder – As a young […]