Farmer Resources
Funding, business and technical assistance, land stewardship, farm service organizations – information for new and seasoned farmers to build robust businesses that enhance the economic, physical, and social health of all communities.
Funding
Many coalition members work locally, statewide, and nationally to provide funding, education, and resources to Monadnock region farmers. Below is a curated list of trusted partners and programs.
Access to Capital and Credit
Local Farm Fund: Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund
Farm Credit East
Farm Service Agency Farm Loans
NH Community Loan Fund
New Hampshire Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant
Funding for NH farms to invest in climate resilience.
NRCS Financial Assistance
SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education)
Walden Mutual Bank
Tailored for your every need as a farmer. https://waldenmutual.com/
Business Management and Counseling
Environmental & Land Law, PLCC
Legal counsel for farmers and land-based businesses.
Hannah Grimes Center
NCAT (National Center for Appropriate Technology - Keene)
UNH Cooperative Extension
Education and Training
Keller Williams Realty
Real estate services with farm and land expertise.
NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
The Sustainability Project
Village Roots Permaculture
Equipment and Tools
Cheshire County Conservation District
Finding, Buying, and Selling Land
New England Farm Finder
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Work Group
Coalition working group focused on improving farm infrastructure across the region.
Listservs
MFCC listserv - Monadnock Food
Coalition-run listserv connecting farmers, food producers, and food access organizations across the region.
Mentoring Opportunities
Farm to Fork - Cornucopia Project
Running a Successful CSA
A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program gives your farm guaranteed income before the season starts, builds a loyal customer base, and strengthens your connection to the community. Members pay upfront for a share of your harvest and receive regular boxes of produce throughout the growing season.
Set clear expectations
Be upfront about what members can expect each week, how pickups work, and what happens if they miss a delivery. Clear communication builds trust and keeps members coming back year after year.
Make pickup easy
Offer convenient pickup locations including at the farm, at farmers markets, or at workplace sites. The easier it is for members to get their share, the more likely they are to renew.
Workplace CSA
Partnering with a local employer to offer CSA shares as a workplace benefit is a great way to grow your membership. The employer sets up a pickup location on-site, and you deliver directly. It's a win for farmers, employees, and the community.
Keep members engaged
Regular farm updates, recipes, and invitations to on-farm events turn CSA members into long-term supporters of your farm.