Farmers for Tomorrow
A fund to provide seeds and tools for new Arkansas farms.
What is “Farmers for Tomorrow”?
Starting a new farm is expensive! Aside from land, the bare start-up essentials for fruit and vegetable production include tools and equipment, irrigation, soil amendments, seeds and plants, harvesting bins, cold storage, and likely fencing. These essentials add up quickly, especially if you’re a first-generation farmer. That’s why CAFF is establishing the Farmers for Tomorrow fund for aspiring farmers who have invested their time in our programs learning how to farm in the Farm School or the Apprenticeship Program.
Once former students or apprentices have acquired farmland in Arkansas and are ready to break ground, they can apply for additional start-up funds from Farmers for Tomorrow. These funds are designated for purchasing tools, equipment, and seeds. Students who’ve completed the CAFF programs have positioned themselves to succeed in farming. They’ve trained in small farm production and farm entrepreneurship. Once they’ve acquired their farmland, they are well on their way to providing food for Arkansas. Farmers for Tomorrow can give these new farms a boost to launch.
How Can You Help?
By making a contribution during our annual fundraising month. You can also support these new farms by simply attending our annual benefit event, a fun-filled evening on the farm with delicious food, drinks, and entertainment! All proceeds from your ticket or table purchase benefit the Farmers for Tomorrow fund. Our goal is to raise $10,000 annually to assist new Arkansas farms. Your ticket purchase or donation for this fundraising event is an investment in our community’s regional food system, the local economy, and food security.
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PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
Sunny Acres Farms is a small-scale market farm focused on regenerative agricultural and organic practices. Look for them at the Fayetteville and Goshen markets.
Purple Finch Farm is a market garden/truck patch, located in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.