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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.

Come to the Altar Ministry
Come to the Altar Ministry

Lynchburg, VA

This non-profit is kicking off grant-funded work to purchase and distribute local food to food insecure communities.

0% interest bridge loan funded Sept. 2024

Heartsong Herbs
Heartsong Herbs

Athens, GA

This herbal apothecary is expanding into vegetable production on new land.

Low-interest loan funded Sept. 2024

Third Wheel Cheese (2)
Third Wheel Cheese (2)

Philadelphia, PA

This artisan cheese shop is expanding their retail shop and building out the new space.

Low-interest loan funded June 2024

Blooming Hope Mushrooms
Blooming Hope Mushrooms

Garfield, AR

These Rodale RIFT graduates are launching a gourmet specialty mushroom company.

0% interest bridge loan funded May 2024

Mid-Atlantic Meat & Milk Co-op
Mid-Atlantic Meat & Milk Co-op

Rochelle, VA

This regenerative beef aggregator and distributor is expanding market channels.

Low-Interest loan funded March 2024

Althea Bread
Althea Bread

Charlottesville Description

This local artisan bakery is expanding to a brick and mortar space.

Low-interest loan funded February 2022

Farmer Jawn
Farmer Jawn

West Chester, PA

This regenerative veggie farmer is building out and stocking a retail store.

0% interest loan funded Sept. 2023

Waddle Om
Waddle Om

Scottsville, VA

This livestock and herb farm is installing new conservation infrastructure.

0% interest bridge loan funded Sept. 2023

Fairweather Farm
Fairweather Farm

Charlottesville, VA

This herbal tea company is building out infrastructure on new farmland.

Low-interest loan funded August 2023

Acres 4 Change
Acres 4 Change

Baltimore, MD

This nonprofit farm and training program is covering costs ahead of grant reimbursement.

0% interest loan closed July 2023

Siller Pollinator Company
Siller Pollinator Company

Scottsville, VA

This women-owned bee and pollinator habitat company is expanding operations.

Low-interest loan funded June 2023

Triple E Farms
Triple E Farms

Romney, WV

This diversified livestock farm is purchasing a walk-in freezer and expanding production.

Low-interest loan funded May 2023

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.

The Farm at Our House
The Farm at Our House

Rockville, MD

This organic veggie farm is scaling up production to meet regional demand as they support juvenile rehabiliation.

Low-interest loan funded Sept. 2024

Rustic Road Farm
Rustic Road Farm

Elburn, IL

This diversified farm is expanding and renovating on new farmland.

Low-interest loan funded June 2024

Jones Gardens (2)
Jones Gardens (2)

Staunton, VA

This community garden is adding dry and cold storage to increase production.

0% interest loan funded June 2024

The Garden International (2)
The Garden International (2)

Laurel, MD

This mushroom-based ag innovation company is launching a learning center.

0% interest loan funded April 2024

Happily Natural Day
Happily Natural Day

Richmond, VA

This urban farm and food justice organization is installing an NRCS high tunnel.

0% interest bridge loan funded March 2024

Global Village Foods
Global Village Foods

Quechee, VT

This regeneratively-sourced CPG company is scaling up to reach new markets.

0% interest loan funded February 2022

Kinfolk Community, Inc.
Kinfolk Community, Inc.

Richmond, VA

This community empowerment organization is building 3 new urban gardens.

0% interest bridge loan funded Sept. 2023

Janey's Bread
Janey's Bread

Louisa, VA

This wood-fired bakery is building up her infrastructure and refinancing business debt.

Low-interest loan funded Sept. 2023

Activation Residency
Activation Residency

Bethel, NY

This QTBIPOC artist residency is developing a working farm.

0% interest loan funded August 2023

The Neighbors Farm
The Neighbors Farm

Aliquippa, PA

This community veggie farm is purchasing new high tunnels.

Low-interest bridge loan funded July 2023

Defeo Family Farm
Defeo Family Farm

Middletown, MD

This diversified veggie and poultry farm is purchasing a new high tunnel.

Low-interest bridge loan funded June 2023

Dodo Farms
Dodo Farms

Silver Spring, MD

This Certified Naturally Grown farm is purchasing an on-farm vehicle to help transport produce.

0% interest loan funded May 2023

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

Alliance for Agriculture
Alliance for Agriculture

Orocovis, Puerto Rico

This farm advocacy organization is using bridge funding to support a USDA Regional Food Business Center in the Caribbean.

0% interest bridge loan funded Sept. 2024

One Acre Farm
One Acre Farm

Rockville, MD

This diversified veggie operation is using grant funds to expand regenerative practices.

Low-interest bridge loan funded June 2024

East Denver Food Hub
East Denver Food Hub

Denver, CO

This local food aggregator is increasing capacity as it scales operations.

0% interest bridge loan funded May 2024

Triple E Farms (2)
Triple E Farms (2)

Romney, WV

This regenerative livestock farm is refinancing to increase cash flow.

Low-interest loan funded April 2024

Dodo Farms
Dodo Farms

Howard County, MD

This Certified Natural Grown veggie farm is installing regenerative infrastructure on their new forever farmland!

0% interest loan funded March 2024

Alliance of Native Seedkeepers
Alliance of Native Seedkeepers

Windsor, NC

This Indigenous seedkeeping business is expanding sales and streamlining operations.

0% interest loan funded Sept. 2023

Sweet Greens Farm
Sweet Greens Farm

Scottsville, VA

This regenerative veggie and cut flower farm is expanding storage capacity.

Low-interest loan funded Sept. 2023

Tucker's Black Angus Ranch
Tucker's Black Angus Ranch

Lawrence, NY

This Animal Welfare Approved beef farm is buying new freezers to expand inventory capacity.

0% interest loan funded Sept. 2023

Tangleroot Farm
Tangleroot Farm

Essex, NY

This diversified veggie farm is buying a tractor.

0% interest loan funded August 2023

Healing Hope Urban Gardens
Healing Hope Urban Gardens

Petersburg, VA

This veteran-owned farm is purchasing start-up supplies and increasing food access.

0% interest loan funded June 2023

Reber Rock Farm
Reber Rock Farm

Essex, NY

This diversified operation is increasing efficiency and doubling poultry production.

0% interest loan funded May 2023

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

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