Expanding markets

Expanding Markets

This grant supports farmers access to resources, training, and assistance to expand market outlets and promote commodities grown using conservation practices.

Funding may support activities that supports farmers strengthen their marketing strategies, reach new customers, and develop new or expanded market opportunities.

Up to $25,000 per farm for a 6-month contract

This is an Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program. Farmer cannot receive funds from the Rodale Farm Fund if Farmer is currently receiving funds from another Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) program on the exact acreage enrolled in this project. 

Farmer must grow and sell a product on the enrolled field(s) during the contract period 

The Advancing Markets for Producers program and the Rodale Institute Farm Fund appreciate farmers who already adopted regenerative practices on their farm. To show our appreciation, this grant opportunity is open to early adopters. You must perform and provide verification information demonstrating the implementation of one of the program’s regenerative practices to access these funds

marketing educational opportunities

Any farmer who has been approved for a Rodale Institute Farm Fund grant can add this opportunity as a line item in their budget.

  • Conference: $2,500
  • Workshop: $500
  • Field Day: $500