Microgrants for Farmers

Microgrants for Farmers

Funder: Sharing Our Roots (MN, US)

Overview: Sharing Our Roots provides direct financial support to Commons Cohort farmers to cover gaps in farming operations and custom needs. Farmers receive $1,000 per farm operation annually, freely given.

Geographic Scope

• Northfield, Minnesota area (Dakota and Rice Counties)

Eligibility

• Must be a member of the Sharing Our Roots Commons Cohort
• Limited to farmers in the cohort program

Focus Areas

Grants support various farm operation needs, including:
• Organic seeds
• Irrigation supplies
• Landscape fabric
• Transportation costs
• Childcare
• Labor costs
• Drip-irrigation system expansion

Requirements

• Farm must maintain certified organic status
• All inputs (seed, fertilizer, compost) must be organic
• Submission of simple application outlining fund use and expected impact

Program Details

• Award is freely given (no repayment required)
• Funds help offset early season costs
• Popular uses include irrigation system upgrades
• Program designed to help farmers manage organic certification costs

Contact Information

• Address: 4905 315th St. W, Northfield, MN 55057
• Farm Phone: (507) 323-5587
• Office Phone: (507) 323-5588
• Email: info@sharing-our-roots.org
• Farmer Cohort Facilitator: Lucia Possehl (lucia@sharing-our-roots.org)

Organization Background

• 501(c)3 non-profit organization
• Community-supported through donations
• Serves immigrant, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ farmers
• Operates certified organic farm with shared infrastructure