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Search Results: Food Systems Finance\Understanding Food Systems Finance
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CDFA "Defining the Food System Asset Class" ProjectMembers only Login
Traditionally, Development Finance and the Food System have not collaborated in any significant fashion. However, food systems can be brought into coordination with public finance in order to bring capital to the system as a whole. Toby Rittner with...
Funding Agricultural Best Management Practices with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Members only Login
This report, produced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), discusses the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program and provides best practices for funding agriculture projects.
Building Sustainable Cities Through Blended CapitalMembers only Login
This Kresge Foundation case study examines strategies to confront the interconnected web of complex issues facing cities and their residents as they address income inequality and reimagine a sustainable Detroit.
Access to Capital Strategies for AgricultureMembers only Login
Tim Crosby explores the most innovative and effective access to capital tools used for agriculture-based business, including loan funds and federal and state programs.
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA): The Year AheadMembers only Login
In Dr. Barbara Glenn's presentation she discusses NASDA's policy priorities, farm bill priorities, opportunities and challenging areas.
Succession Opportunities in Local Food SystemsMembers only Login
Joe Bute, with Hollymead Capital and PittBusiness discuss the importance of recognizing the challenges of the "critical middle" in the regional food system and facing the challenges of ownership change.
Investing in Growing Opportunities Throughout KentuckyMembers only Login
Bill McCloskey from the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy discusses growing investment opportunities around Kentucky.
Agricultural Economic Development in PennsylvaniaMembers only Login
Gary Smith covers the importance of connecting farmers to business resources, training and financing in order to grow business and promote smart agricultural economic development.
A Look at Financing First Time Farmers in IowaMembers only Login
Tammy Nebola from the Iowa Agricultural Development Division of the Iowa Finance Authority discusses farming in Iowa and what it takes to finance first time farmers around the state.
Food Insight Group, Food to Institution in NCMembers only Login
Dr. Linden Thayer and Dr. Beth Hopping, Co-Founders of Food Insight Group, share their perspective on Food to Institution in North Carolina.
Farm to Institution in MichiganMembers only Login
Kathryn Colasanti with the Center for Regional Food Systems discuss how her organization is helping to promote farm to institution efforts by convening and coordinating across networks.
Innovative Programs that are Helpful for Beginning FarmersMembers only Login
Stephen McHenry with MARBIDCO covers programs and opportunities for beginning farmers in Maryland.
New State Agriculture Financing Programs and Changes in MinnesotaMembers only Login
New state agriculture programs in Minnesota support first time farmers around the state. Ryan Roles with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Rural Finance Authority gives an overview of new programs and changes to the state's agriculture...
Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation (VACC), a Resource for New FarmersMembers only Login
Andy Wood gives an overview of what the Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation is doing to support farmers struggling to obtain financing in Vermont.
The Power of Regional Food System Investments to Transform CommunitiesMembers only Login
This new publication, entitled "Harvesting Opportunity: The Power of Regional Food System Investments to Transform Communities", from the Federal Reserve is designed to highlight the prospects available in the regional food systems sector, advance...
New Funding Sources for Food-Related BusinessesMembers only Login
This directory, produced by the Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, provides an overview of various sources of financing that may be available to food hubs and other food-related businesses. This directory is a partial...
CDFA & OSU Webcast: Using the Successes of Energy Finance to Guide Progress in Food Systems Finance
The CDFA & OSU Webcast was a special one time offering. The webcast covered the Energy Finance Landscape and explored how its successes may be applied to the Food Systems Landscape. This webcast was run by students taking the graduate level...
FINE Farm to College Report in New EnglandMembers only Login
This is a Farm to Institution New England report that highlights the data collected from college dining operators in the region. This is the second report in their new series designed to help food system stakeholders understand the impact of...
MN Gov. Mark Dayton Signs Bipartisan $35M Rural Finance Authority BillMembers only Login
Delivering needed assistance to Minnesota's 74,000 farmers, Governor Mark Dayton today signed the bipartisan $35 million Rural Finance Authority Legislation (H.F. 14) into law. The new funding will allow the Authority to continue offering eligible...
NextGen Agribusiness Economic Development StrategyMembers only Login
The intention of this NWC NextGen Agribusiness Economic Development Strategy is to expand the NWC conversation beyond entertainment, competition, and education and into research and innovation.
USDA Food System Audio InterviewsMembers only Login
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan looks back at the start of the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative and discusses building local food systems into the USDA culture. David Deloach, owner of Freshfields, talks about operating locally grown...
MA Local Food Action PlanMembers only Login
We all eat, and therefore we are all important participants in the food system. The choices we make about the food we buy and where we buy it drive production, influence markets, support economies close to Introduction 18 || Massachusetts Local Food...
New Markets, New Opportunities: Strengthening Local Food Systems and Organic AgricultureMembers only Login
The significant and transformative investments USDA has made in rural America since 2009 have strengthened our nation’s economy, our small towns and our rural communities. Today, two-thirds of rural counties have demonstrated job growth and...
The ReFresh ProjectMembers only Login
In an effort to support the surrounding community and economy in both the development and implementation of the ReFresh Project, the City of New Orleans provided recruiting, hiring, and training services to ensure a robust local workforce. These...
Fixing Food: Fresh Solutions from Five U.S. CitiesMembers only Login
This Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) report documents some of the innovative ways that local leaders are combating a broken food system. UCS highlights five urban communities that demonstrate the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of policy...
Farm to Plate Investment Program: A 10-Year Roadmap to Revitalizing VT's Food SystemMembers only Login
This profile highlights the Farm to Plate (F2P) Investment Program, which was designed to strategically strengthen the state’s food and farm sector and encourage the purchasing of local foods.
The Economics of Local Food Systems
This Toolkit reflects the intention of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to expand its current role as a technical assistance provider to food system practitioners, economic developers, and community stakeholders. This Toolkit is designed to...
Food Hub Financial Benchmarking StudyMembers only Login
Counting Values presents a set of financial and operational performance benchmarks for food hubs. This study aims to establish the basis for comparing results across a business sector that is both new and multipurpose.
Update to the RI Food Assessment: 2011-2016 and BeyondMembers only Login
This assessment from RI Food Policy Council describes the then-current capacity of RI’s food system, identified priorities for the RI FPC and other stakeholders working to increase community food security, described the gaps in the state’s food...
CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Financing Food Systems - Old Problems, New ApproachesMembers only Login
During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, listen to Joe Bute of Hollymead Capital, Larry Yee of the Food Commons, and David Safer of The Bank of New York Mellon discuss food systems finance. From food hubs...
CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Financing Food SystemsMembers only Login
During this CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast, hear from food systems experts as they share financing options available for development in the local and sustainable food industry.
Healthy Food and Small StoresMembers only Login
Access to nutritious, affordable food is a key factor in improving health outcomes, combating diet-related diseases and creating healthy communities. However, for small stores—including corner stores, bodegas, convenience stores, fuel-based retail...
Melinda Clemons Growing Michigan's Good Food FutureMembers only Login
Melinda Clemsons, from Michigan Good Food Fund, presented an overview of Michigan Good Food Fund financing and strategies and eligibility of projects that the fund supports.
Growing Investments in Local Food SystemsMembers only Login
The presenter discussed the definition of food system and finance tools and resources available for food business.
Local Food Supply Chain Initiative in Southwestern PennsylvaniaMembers only Login
This report by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission looks at research on the supply chain in southwestern PA and suggests potential fixes to some of the issues that have arisen.
Growing Investment in Local Food SystemsMembers only Login
Dana Lieberman, Managing Director of Lending at IFF, provides several case studies highlighting food system and community development financing taking place in communities across Illinois.
Investment & Accessing Capital in ColoradoMembers only Login
Wyatt Jones, Senior Commercial Lender for the Colorado Housing & Finance Authority (CHFA), discusses several state capital access programs offered by CHFA.
2014 Annual Information Statement of the Farm Credit SystemMembers only Login
This annual information statement of the Farm Credit System provides information for investors in the debt securities issued by AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, AgriBank, FCB, CoBank, ACB, and Farm Credit Bank of Texas.
OR Food Infrastructure Gap AnalysisMembers only Login
This project was proposed by Ecotrust and funded by Meyer Memorial Trust to meet three objectives on behalf of impact investors, practitioners, and policymakers: 1. To provide an overview of key supply, demand, and infrastructure drivers affecting...
USDA Rural Development Finance Training Series: Colorado Fresh Food Financing FundMembers only Login
Erica Heller. with Progressive Urban Management Associates talks about programs that have been created at the state government levels to help finance the businesses and stakeholders involved in a food system. She discusses tax credit and loan...
USDA Rural Development Finance Training Series: Local and Regional Food FinancingMembers only Login
Jim Barham and Elanor Starmer with the USDA discuss several specialized programs available through the federal agencies to help support a local food system. This session present programs available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
USDA Rural Development Finance Training Series: Sources of Capital for Food SystemsMembers only Login
Dafina Williams with Opportunity Finance Network speaks about a variety of development finance tools that exist to support a food system, including non-profit sources.
USDA Rural Development Finance Training Series: Pennsylvania Ag Lending ProgramsMembers only Login
Jodi Gauker. Agriculture Project Manager, with the Chester County Economic Development Council talks about programs that have been created at the state government levels to help finance the businesses and stakeholders involved in a food system. She...
USDA Rural Development Finance Training Series: Carroll County, VirginiaMembers only Login
Gary Larrowe, County Administrator with Carroll County, Virginia talks about programs that have been created at the state and local government levels to help finance the businesses and stakeholders involved in a food system. He discusses tax credit...
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