Farmer Grants

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RAFI Announces 2025 Farmer Grant Recipients

August 28, 2025
RAFI is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 farmer grants: 42 farmers across 10 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands received $261,319 in support for infrastructure improvements, start-up costs, and innovative projects that strengthen farms and communities. Since 2020, RAFI has distributed more than $1.4 million to 241 farmers, continuing a legacy of grantmaking that helps small- and mid-scale farmers thrive.
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Angela Brigmon

August 26, 2025
With support from the 2025 RAFI Farmer Infrastructure Grant, Brigmon Farms will construct a new animal shelter to house their expanding flock of more than 200 birds.
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Patrick Brown

August 26, 2025
With the support of the 2025 RAFI Farmer Infrastructure Grant, Patrick is investing in infrastructure improvements that will strengthen the farm’s capacity and open access to new and emerging markets.
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Allie Correa

August 26, 2025
With support from the 2025 RAFI Farmer Infrastructure Grant, Arrows Farm will install a wash station and irrigation system.
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Sade Jordan

August 26, 2025
With support from the 2025 RAFI Farmer Infrastructure Grant, Sade will complete and fully wire a cooling storage room to house freezers and refrigerators, ensuring compliance with her USDA retail meat permit.
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Pranee Loffer

August 26, 2025
With the support of this grant, Pranee will purchase a flower cooler that extends the post-harvest life of her blooms from two weeks to up to four months.
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Ramrati Lohain

August 26, 2025
With support from the 2025 RAFI Farmer Infrastructure Grant, Natural & Local will purchase a produce cooler, a critical investment to prevent heat-related losses and preserve the freshness of her harvest.
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Hugh Miller Jr

August 26, 2025
With the support of the 2025 RAFI Farmer Infrastructure Grant, H&H Farms will convert an enclosed trailer into a refrigerated unit for processed meat deliveries.
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Wenceslaus Provost Jr.

August 26, 2025
The 2025 RAFI Farmer Infrastructure Grant will support Provost Farm by helping cover essential farm expenses, ensuring the farm’s continued ability to provide high-quality crops while sustaining its operations.
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