Organic Valley Launches Grant Funding Program

Farmers Advocating For Organic (FAFO)is a grant program funded entirely by voluntary contributions from Organic Valley farmers and is the largest farmer-funded grant program in the U.S. Through FAFO, Organic Valley farmers make a difference in the organic industry by using their own dollars to fund organic research, education and advocacy projects across the nation.

FAFO awards grants of $5,000-$50,000 to research, education, and advocacy projects that protect and promote the organic industry and the livelihood of organic farmers.

For more information about the application criteria and process, refer to this overview packet. The LOI deadline is September 1 and the application deadline is September 15.

Contact Information: Stacy Wrobel, stacy.wrobel@organicvalley.coop