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The emerging field of “agrivoltaics” is a new type of solar energy system that promotes both crop cultivation and energy production. See how to get solar panel funding for your operation.

Sometimes selling one crop just won’t cut it. Learn 12 ways to earn extra money and make your operation more profitable.

Got an EQIP grant and wondering about what it means for your taxes? Before you submit your Schedule F tax form to the IRS, see how you might be able to save your farm some money by properly filing your EQIP grant this tax season.

If you’re ready to bring your farm products to market, check out this detailed application guide for VAPG grant for up to $250,000 in funding.

Check out these tips for filing taxes for your farm or ranch and see how FarmRaise may be able to help.

Find out the deadline for your state so you can submit your 2023 EQIP application with confidence.

Farm taxes can get complicated. Many farmers don’t know whether they even qualify to file a Schedule F form. This Schedule F guide will make your tax season more manageable.

Farming isn’t just tough work manually. It’s also tough work financially. Learn some keys to success to boost your operation’s profitability, and let’s save family farms together.

There’s a new budgeting app out, and it’s made specifically for farmers. Can it really help you track your daily expenses and make your operation more profitable?

Farmers and ranchers may be eligible for funding to install fencing for rotational grazing among other purposes. See how much you may eligible for.

See how to use REAP funds to purchase, install and construct renewable energy systems or energy efficiency improvements on your farm or ranch.

As a result of your military service, the USDA may prioritize your grant funding applications. See this and other funding tips for veteran farmers and ranchers.

Producers do a lot of research on the farm and ranch by examining their land and testing new methods. See if a SARE grant could help fund your next “experiment.”

Take care of your farm or ranch for future generations using our guide to cover crops. Spoiler: you may also be eligible for funding for your cover crop initiatives.

Transitioning to organic farming can take years but may be worth the financial and sustainability impacts on your farm. Learn how to get funding for USDA organic certification.

Carbon credit markets are becoming popular ways for farmers to help companies offset their greenhouse gas emissions while making some additional income. See how carbon markets work and top companies for farmers.

The FarmRaise team visited Spence Farm to learn about how to use regnerative farming and collaborative practices to boost farm profitability and build a successful farming community. See what we learned!

Investing in soil health is good for the land, but do farmers get economic benefits, too? When my family transitioned our livestock operation to holistic grazing practices, we were surprised.

Growing industrial hemp is legal in the United States. Cannabis enthusiasts celebrate! There are a few nuances you need to know about Mary Jane before you start courting the idea of getting into the industry.

Get a crash course on the basics of conservation easements. An easement is a great tool for farmers to get cash to preserve their land for future generations or to receive tax benefits for their conservation efforts.

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) lends billions of dollars to farmers each year to enlarge or improve their family farms for future generations. Is an FSA loan right for you? Learn how to apply.

First time farmers often ask “how can I get a farm ownership loan if I can’t afford the downpayment?” There’s a federal loan program out there that doesn’t require a down payment. See how to get help applying for FSA microloans.

Learn how to qualify for farm financing, navigate grants for farmers and secure the support you need to be successful in getting your farm going.

If you’re a first-time farmer looking to start a farm business, iIt’s not easy to find private or USDA grants and loans to support a new farming endeavor. Even still, you can jumpstart your farming career with these finance and experience tips.

Not all accounting software are alike. We weigh the pros of cons so you can decide if Quickbooks is right for your farm bookkeeping needs.

When times get tough, farmers and ranchers come together to help each other out. Here's insight from a fellow farmer about ways to financially take care of your operation when the economy is slumping.

An FSA farm number identifies your farm’s location and allows you to apply for USDA funding like grants, cost shares and loans. We explain what a farm number is and why it's important for every farmer.

The USDA often talks about special programs available to “historically underserved” farmers and ranchers. So, who is historically underserved and what could it mean for your operation if you fit in the characteristics?

Why do most farmers who apply for USDA cost-share not get funded? After processing hundreds of EQIP applications, we've learned why it's so hard for small farmers to access USDA farm grants.

For new farmers and ranchers, three major USDA grants can offer you money to boost your operation. We lay out the details, pros, cons and how FarmRaise can help you apply.

We looked into the USDA's new Climate-Smart Commodities program so you don't have to. It's a 2022 initiative to encourage non-UDSA entities to contribute in the fight against...

Learn about some key funding programs available to help US meat producers

In this post, we outline some measures farmers can take to help offset rising fertilizer prices

Navigating farm grants can be time-consuming. Fortunately, our team at FarmRaise breaks it down in a way that’s easy to understand. We’ve helped thousands of farmers identify funding for their farms, learning a lot along the way. Here we explore 3 of the most common “myths” we hear farmers perpetuate about grant funding, and reveal the truth.

Are you a farmer working a portion of land that’s tough to farm? Maybe it’s on a steep hillside or it’s extra wet or it’s challenging to physically navigate. Perhaps you’ve asked yourself “I wonder if there’s a better way to manage this part of my land in a way that builds my farm’s profitability?” Enter the Conservation Reserve Program.

A high-level overview of how federal grant funding works in the US and how you can unlock funding for your farming operation

Many producers ask our team what types of projects can be funded by various government grant programs. The short answer is that there are tons of project ideas that are competitive for federal grant funding. We wrote this quick guide to explore just a few options, bucketed across three areas below.