FARM Fund Grants

2024 FARM Fund grant applications are now being reviewed. Applicants will be informed of awards via email on April 19, 2024.

BACKGROUND AND FUNDING

The FARM (Food, Agriculture, Relationships, Markets) Fund was created in 2015 to support innovative projects that strengthen and develop local, sustainable agriculture in San Juan County and increase availability of healthy and nutritious, local food.   

The FARM Fund transitioned over to the Ag Guild from the Orcas Food Co-op in 2020 in line with long range goals to shift management of the fund to a neutral third party and make it a countywide program. Management by the Ag Guild has made it possible to accept tax deductible donations, helping to grow the fund’s impact through a combination of private donations and foundation grants, along with 1% of produce sales from the Orcas Food Co-op. The Ag Guild and Orcas Food Co-op continue to work together, collaborating with community partners to provide critical capital to farmers.

The FARM Fund is looking to expand the program and welcomes additional financial support. Contact Farmfund@sjiagguild.com.