At A Glance About This Project
The Rodale Institute Farm Fund is a farmer-focused funding initiative designed to support agricultural producers adopt regenerative practices, improve farm infrastructure, expand market opportunities, and strengthen long-term farm viability.
Who
Farmers who want to adopt regenerative practices, improve conservation outcomes, invest in farm infrastructure, expand market opportunities, and build more resilient agricultural businesses.
Where
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia
When
Project start: 2026
Project end: 2028
Organized by
Rodale Institute, a leader in organic agriculture research
THE RODALE INSTITUTE FARM FUND IS:
IMPACTFUL.
Providing direct funding to farmers across 13 Southern states, the Rodale Institute Farm Fund supports producers invest in regenerative practices, infrastructure improvements, production planning, and market expansion opportunities.
PRACTICAL.
Designed around real farm needs, the Rodale Institute Farm Fund supports projects that improve soil health, water management, operational efficiency, and long-term farm viability.
EMPOWERING.
The Rodale Institute Farm Fund supports farmers by reducing financial barriers and providing funding for the equipment, infrastructure, and resources they need to strengthen their operations. This includes funding implements that help farmers transition to regenerative agriculture practices, as well as infrastructure improvements such as wells and soil irrigation systems that allow farmers to expand their operations. By investing in farmers and their communities, the Rodale Institute Farm Fund helps build a more resilient future for agriculture.