Business Support
The Second Pillar of our Work
As any farmer knows, the job is not done when you leave the field. To build a thriving business, farmers and food entrepreneurs must have a clear vision for what they want to do and a financial and operational strategy to help them achieve it.
Our mission includes making the business side of farming easier to navigate—whether we’ve made a loan to you or not.
Customized Business Resources
We work with regenerative farmers and food entrepreneurs from the application phase onward to to pair them with the specific kinds of support and resources they need. This can include:
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Big-picture business strategy
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Budget preparation
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Financial and cash flow analysis
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Bookkeeping training
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Website design and maintenance
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Social media management
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Marketing and distribution
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Tax preparation
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Funding opportunities beyond our loan fund
If you're not ready to fill out an application, or not quite sure what you need, we'd be happy to have a conversation.
"My experience working with the team at Foodshed Capital was phenomenal. Both Emily and India were extremely helpful, resourceful and patient. This process unveiled where our farm needed the most help, guided us to appropriate resources, and provided the necessary financial support to make that assistance possible.
Most importantly, this process has set us on a path towards fiscal strength, economic stability and a sound business foundation.