high tunnel

HIgh tunnel

This grant provides funding to purchase a new high tunnel to support farm production and conservation goals.

Up to $25,000 per farm
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

requirements

  • The high tunnel must be new and purchased directly from a manufacturer.
  • The high tunnel must be professionally installed.

These practices require an NRCS Environmental Evaluation Worksheet (CPA-52) to be completed before funds can be released to purchase and install.

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