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All Funded Loans

Our loan portfolio is full of farmers, chefs, millers, bakers, beekeepers, grocers, processors, distributors, purveyors, and community organizations who are making meaningful contributions to their regional foodsheds.

Accelerating Appalachia
Accelerating Appalachia

Midway, KY

This business accelerator is kickstarting projects in advance of USDA funding.

Low-interest bridge loan funded March 2023

Pinebrook Farm
Pinebrook Farm

Rice, VA

This produce farm is gearing up for growth and expanded mutual aid.

0% interest loan funded March 2023

Gifted Greenery
Gifted Greenery

Stanardsville, VA

This Black-owned veggie farm is expanding production.

0% interest loan funded February 2023

Double J Farm
Double J Farm

Caswell County, NC

This diversified vegetable farm is securing its land for long-term success.

0% interest loan funded Dec. 2022

Blackbird Farms
Blackbird Farms

Bethlehem, PA

This vegetable farm is building out a business plan for future land acquisition.

Low-interest bridge loan funded Nov. 2022

Della Terra
Della Terra

Lewis County, NY

This veggie farm is diversifying its offerings with ready-to-use compost.

0% interest loan funded August 2022

Petersburg CommUNITY Farm
Petersburg CommUNITY Farm

Petersburg, VA

This urban farm collective and incubator is purchasing farmland.

0% interest loan funded July 2022

Moore's Produce
Moore's Produce

Blounts Creek, NC

This 4th generation produce farm is purchasing new equipment and increasing regenerative management.

0% interest loan funded June 2022

New Roots Community Farm
New Roots Community Farm

Fayetteville, WV

This nonprofit community farm affiliated with Agrarian Commons is increasing cashflow while awaiting grant funding.

Low-interest loan funded April 2022

Free Union Farm
Free Union Farm

Jamesville, NC

This collaboratively funded loan helped Rural Beacon Initiative purchase Vera Brown Farm to create a regional sustainabilty hub.

0% interest loan funded March 2022

Cattle Run Farm
Cattle Run Farm

Ruckersville, VA

This diversified veggie and livestock operation is building new farm infrastructure to expand regional sales.

0% interest loan funded March 2022

Renew Richmond
Renew Richmond

Richmond, VA

This agricultural and education-based nonprofit is purchasing their land and increasing urban food access.

0% interest loan funded February 2022

Hardy Family Farm
Hardy Family Farm

Sedley, VA

This mixed vegetable and flower farm is transitioning to the next generation of ownership and expanding to new markets.

0% bridge loan funded Dec. 2021

Three Springs Farm
Three Springs Farm

Aroda, VA

This diversified livestock farm is expanding to new acreage and increasing the size of their herd.

Low-interest loan funded December 2021

Clemmons Family Farm
Clemmons Family Farm

Charlotte, VT

This Black-owned farm and arts center in Vermont is purchasing its family land.

0% interest bridge loan funded March 2023

Fast Feast
Fast Feast

Washington County, GA

This livestock farmer is paying off his land and building a rainwater cachment

0% interest loan funded February 2023.

Deep Roots Milling
Deep Roots Milling

Nelson County, VA

These local grain millers are expanding operations and restoring their historic mill.

Low-interest loan funded February 2023

Donahue's Livestock Farm
Donahue's Livestock Farm

Malone, NY

This livestock farm is purchasing equipment and renovating a specialty butcher shop.

0% interest loan funded Dec. 2022

Northside Coalition
Northside Coalition

Richmond, VA

This food market is scaling its operation to increase local food access.

0% Interest loan funded Nov. 2022

Big Table Farm
Big Table Farm

Beaver Falls, PA

This urban farm is scaling up their operation to increase local food access.

Low interest bridge loan funded August 2022

Butts Bros Farm
Butts Bros Farm

Knox, NY

This diversified animal husbandry and farm-to-table operation is purchasing farmland.

0% interest loan funded July 2022

Timshel Wildland
Timshel Wildland

Wingina, VA

This regenerative livestock farm and Savory hub is expanding their herd of heritage breed cattle.

Low-interest loan funded June 2022

Wild Fox Farm
Wild Fox Farm

Lane Barto, PA

This diversified veggie, grain, and livestock farm is building out a farm store and creating a long-term business plan.

Low-interest bridge loan funded March 2022

Tallawah Farms
Tallawah Farms

Princess Anne, MD

This collaboratively funded loan will help Tallawah extend their season and prevent pests naturally.

0% interest loan funded March 2022

Thomas Adams Farm
Thomas Adams Farm

Crewe, VA

This faith-based veggie operation with a focus on mutual aid is scaling up their operation to increase regional food access.

0% interest loan funded March 2022

Northside Coalition
Northside Coalition

Richmond, VA

The Coalition is creating a neighborhood market and tackling food insecurity in Richmond's Northside Community.

0% interest loan funded Dec. 2021

M3 Cooperative
M3 Cooperative

Grantsville, MD

This aggregator is catalyzing a stronger mid-Atlantic meat and dairy supply chain.

Low-interest loan funded December 2021

Double J Farms
Double J Farms

Caswell County, NC

This second loan installment will help a 3rd generation farmer secure his land.

0% interest loan funded March 2023

The Garden International
The Garden International

Beltsville, MD

This urban mushroom farm is purchasing equipment and expanding to new markets.

0% interest loan funded March 2023

Deerehaven Farm
Deerehaven Farm

Spring Grove, VA

This veggie farmer is streamlining his operation to increase local food access.

0% interest loan funded February 2023

Three Part Harmony Farm
Three Part Harmony Farm

Washington, DC

This agro-ecological farm is expanding their CSA to include poultry.

0% interest loan funded Dec. 2022

River City Market
River City Market

Richmond, VA

This brick & mortar is scaling up to partner with more local farmers.

0% interest loan funded October 2022

Soulshine Farm
Soulshine Farm

Bedford, VA

This diversified veggie farm is purchasing materials to build a new high tunnel.

Low interest bridge loan funded August 2022

MOR-Industries
MOR-Industries

Halifax, VA

This multigenerational veggie and hemp farm is purchasing new equipment.

0% interest loan funded June 2022

Heart Strings Farm
Heart Strings Farm

Dillsburg, PA

This female-owned laying hen and hatchery farm is creating a long-term strategy for expansion.

Low-interest bridge loan funded May 2022

White Stag Farm
White Stag Farm

Tyler Hill, PA

This diversified livestock farm is creating a long-term business plan to expand their operation.

Low-interest bridge loan funded March 2022

Jones Garden
Jones Garden

Staunton, VA

This non-profit is transforming vacant urban land into beautiful, bountiful community spaces while tackling food insecurity.

0% interest loan funded March 2022

Sussex Farm + Umma's
Sussex Farm + Umma's

Charlottesville, VA

This female-owned farm-to-fork operation is expanding from farmers market to a brick-and-mortar restaurant.

Low-interest loan funded March 2022

Cranberry Creek Farm
Cranberry Creek Farm

Monroe County, PA

This farmstead goat dairy and heirloom veggie farm is getting back on its feet after the pandemic.

Low-interest bridge loan funded Dec. 2021

Hobbit Hill Farm
Hobbit Hill Farm

Mt. Crawford, VA

This certified organic blueberry U-pick is expanding production and installing deer fencing around their property.

Low-interest loan funded December 2021

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