We work with farmers in the Southern Appalachian region to cultivate economic opportunities in the food and farm space. This includes supporting and developing value-added production and processing initiatives, cultivating new crops and markets, and introducing new technologies and innovations through entrepreneurial support programming.
We bring together farmers, entrepreneurs, and investors to commercialize new technologies and innovations in the food and farm space. By placing farmers at the center of innovation in its earliest stages, we ensure a greater chance of market success, early adoption, and urban and rural economic benefits.
We serve as an entrypoint for farmers in Southern Appalachia to connect with our national Farmer Innovation Network (FIN).
Farmer Innovation Network
The Farmer Innovation Network (FIN) is a national community of forward-thinking farmers who receive specialized training and participate in curated networking events. These opportunities are designed to empower farmers with a stronger, more equitable role in shaping the future of agricultural innovation.
Training topics include:
Understanding venture capital
Bringing ideas to market
Protecting farmer data
Monetizing ecosystem services, among others
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