The application for Accelerator Program is live! Georgia Organics is accepting roughly ten member farmers for the 2022/2023 cohort. Each farm receives financial assistance for infrastructure investments and professional consulting from experts.
Donor Name: Georgia Organics
State: Georgia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Accelerator
Deadline: 09/12/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
The Georgia Organics Farmer Accelerator Program aims to fill these gaps by combining expert coaching with tailored, on-farm investments to grow the vitality and resiliency of Georgia farms and improve the quality of life for its farmers.
Farmers come through their doors striving to build a successful career in agriculture.
They want to feed their neighbors, steward the land, possibly continue a family tradition of farming, enjoy a good quality of life, and care for their rural communities. They’ve seen many of these farmers succeed but they’ve also seen many people begin farming only to quit after a few years. Why?
Farming is a business and as with all businesses, there are benchmarks for growth.
Their Accelerator farmers receive coaching in the fields of accounting, business and finance, profit analysis, loans and leasing, production, and employee management. Each Accelerator farm is eligible for financial support to offset the cost of infrastructure, continued education, employee stipends, healthcare costs, and climate-resilient investments.
Funding Information
Each receives $2,000 in professional coaching and nearly $10,000 in capital investment.
Eligibility Criteria
Ideal farmer candidates fit most or all of the following criteria:
- Are managing soil-based operations
- Have at least two years of farming experience
- Currently have land (either leased or owned)
- Show a commitment to sustainability and community building
- Have knowledge of on-farm record-keeping and currently has a system in place
- Have a clear idea of farm goals
- Have an interest in continued education.
For more information, visit Georgia Organics.
