Beginning Farmers Stipends for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers

The application deadline is May 31, 2024.
RAFI is accepting applications for the 2024 Beginning Farmers Stipend from farmers in the U.S. Southeast with less than three years of experience as the principal operator. Stipends support the success of Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers by helping to reduce financial barriers. Stipends may be used to cover farming start-up and/or production costs. Individual applicants may request between $3,000 and $5,000 in funding.