Grants Available for Farmers
Northeast SARE
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education provides grants and information to improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life. Farmer Grants test new crops, practices and systems through on-site experiments and share the results with other farmers. Grant awards average at about $5,200 and are capped at $10,000. Farmer Grant applications are due in December.
Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)
OFRF provides grants and information on organic agriculture for its widespread adoption. It accepts research proposals and education and outreach proposals. Grant awards average at about $13,000 and are capped at $15,000. They have two proposal due-dates each year: one in mid-July and the other in mid-December.