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CDFA: Bipartisan Plan Would Support Manufacturers, First-Time Farmers
As the nation prepares to celebrate Manufacturing Day and National Farmer’s Day, CDFA is again urging federal policymakers to pass the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act (MAMBA), which would enact bond financing reform for first-time farmers and smaller manufacturers. In an editorial, CDFA President and CEO Toby Rittner writes that the reforms proposed by MAMBA are especially important to underserved communities, including much of rural America. Rittner calls MAMBA a “smart, bipartisan plan.”
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Production methods such as regenerative agriculture are associated with climate adaptation and resilience. Such methods offer the best path forward to preserving long-term viability of an industry that is foundational to basic societal needs. From a financier’s perspective, regenerative agriculture provides a way to maintain the commercial opportunity in agriculture via adaptation to changing climate conditions. By investing in regenerative agriculture now, financiers can proactively adapt food and agricultural value chain investments to changing climate conditions and take advantage of potential opportunities in transition investing.
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CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Leveraging Federal Support Tools for Food Systems Investment
June 24, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we’ll explore key federal programs and networks, and learn how these resources help underserved food system businesses access funding, navigate grants, and accelerate transformative projects. Gain insights into how these networks foster innovation, expand market access, and strengthen community-based initiatives, empowering small and midsized entrepreneurs to thrive while driving meaningful change in the food system.
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CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Revitalizing Communities Through Food Systems Redevelopment
September 30, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we will discuss the partnerships and funding streams that support these projects, showcasing successful examples of how food systems can be integrated into broader planning and economic development strategies. Whether you are a developer, lender, community leader, or policymaker, this session offers valuable insights into the power of redevelopment to drive sustainable, community-driven solutions.
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CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Evaluating Success: Exploring Key Partnerships and Frameworks for Food Systems Financing
November 25, 22025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this final session of the 2025 CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we’ll explore how to navigate the complexities of combining multiple funding sources into a holistic financial model. We’ll highlight the key players, networks, and frameworks in structuring successful food system financing deals, while discussing how partnership strategies can secure funding, mitigate risk, and maximize impact. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an investor, this session will provide the tools and insights to evaluate, assess, and build sustainable funding strategies for food system projects.
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Search the map below for agriculture finance programs by state. This specialized search is part of
CDFA's State Financing Program Directory, the only online resource cataloging the development finance programs offered by state governments. Click on a state to see a sample of state energy programs available. Login with a CDFA Member account at the top of the page to view full results.
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CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Leveraging Federal Support Tools for Food Systems Investment
June 24, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we’ll explore key federal programs and networks, and learn how these resources help underserved food system businesses access funding, navigate grants, and accelerate transformative projects. Gain insights into how these networks foster innovation, expand market access, and strengthen community-based initiatives, empowering small and midsized entrepreneurs to thrive while driving meaningful change in the food system.
Register
CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Revitalizing Communities Through Food Systems Redevelopment
September 30, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we will discuss the partnerships and funding streams that support these projects, showcasing successful examples of how food systems can be integrated into broader planning and economic development strategies. Whether you are a developer, lender, community leader, or policymaker, this session offers valuable insights into the power of redevelopment to drive sustainable, community-driven solutions.
Register
CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Evaluating Success: Exploring Key Partnerships and Frameworks for Food Systems Financing
November 25, 22025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern
During this final session of the 2025 CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we’ll explore how to navigate the complexities of combining multiple funding sources into a holistic financial model. We’ll highlight the key players, networks, and frameworks in structuring successful food system financing deals, while discussing how partnership strategies can secure funding, mitigate risk, and maximize impact. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an investor, this session will provide the tools and insights to evaluate, assess, and build sustainable funding strategies for food system projects.
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Agriculture finance is one of the most important components of state and local development finance efforts. Agriculture remains one of the country’s most important and productive industries and is the primary economic engine for most rural communities. From beginning and established farmers to agriculture production and processing, the needs of the agriculture industry are vast. Resources are also very limited and the barriers to capital for agriculture are daunting. Dozens of states offer financing resources such as loan funds, grants and aggie bonds to assist with the agriculture industry. In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides vast resources to rural communities to support agricultural development.
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