Basics of Government Grants for Beginning Farmers

[@AAliyahMya]

Searched farm funding and the first video that pops up is a black female farmer!!!! ✨ inspired ✨

[@FarmerCee]

💜💜💜

[@rookholgado]

same for "black homesteading" also!! #confirmations

[@softwaifu]

That's healing my generational trauma right there

[@SoapToSoil]

You are so inspiring. I am a black woman who is wanting to get into farming. Last year I planted a few vegetables that had me thinking like, "I want to be a farmer!" Thank you for sharing this information Keep up the great work sis! I LOVE it!

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you so much! And starting a farming business has been beyond fulfilling. I love sharing information.

[@Angelg229]

I’d love to see you on a 6120M plowing a 370 Acre field. ❤

[@GDMiller419]

I've worked a lot of grants in the affordable homeownership field. The best course of action is typically to apply for grants to support work that you're already doing. That way, if you're already in business and somewhat stable, it's a boost to your work but not something that will kill you if you don't get it in the next round.

[@FarmerCee]

Some of my first successful proposals were emergency and transitional housing and CDBG block grants for affordable housing. Remember that world well. For affordable housing and more social service- oriented grants, that is certainly a strong course of action. In farming, the government tends to support capacity building to increase production and profit. The funding opps tend to be more focused on infrastructure or innovation. So while you may grow excellent tomatoes, grants such as VAPG, may encourage you to think more entrepreneurially to perhaps create a line of tomato sauces which may entail stepping out of the box of what you already do well.

[@GDMiller419]

@@FarmerCee that makes sense! I think the through-line is having some kind of base set up before reaching out for gov't grants. You're unlikely to go from zero to tomato sauce, but you could start by growing your tomatoes.

[@kevinpoole4323]

Dont get caught up on that Track

[@nakpangi7611]

A WFH/hybrid job funding a first generation family farm/homestead? That's exactly what I'm planning to to do! Definitely following. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@ayannahill9330]

Yes funding focused or how to kickstart your farm financially, grant focused videos we love but love just as much educational videos about farming as a business. This was helpful I was over here frustrated about federal grants for entities....when I’m individual with a small business. Apparently I was in the wrong room, let me tip top on out the door

[@FarmerCee]

Haha! You are always welcomed here.

[@ErnieHatmaker]

Here from Deva Jones. There are even the grants for the small things also, like rotating your livestock through pasture and I just love seeing people get the high tunnel grants. Almost all of them for this year in our state are still available because they don't tell people about them. Last year, they used 4 of them and they had 20.

[@FarmerCee]

Thats a shame when so many people could use the resources. I hope they have zero left this year.

[@echandler673]

Yes please, if you find any info on grants specifically for smaller farmers or maybe even women farmers please do a video on it.👍

[@FarmerCee]

Definitely!

[@kevinpoole4323]

Thank You Lady Farmer Solving the Grant Mystery

[@FarmerCee]

I will be doing an update video soon!

[@FairycoreWellness]

I have been following you and your farm on Instagram for a while, you have been so inspiring to me. I am in the business planning stage of my farm right now, and didn't realize you also have a youtube channel until finding this video while doing my grant research. You are an amazing being, I admire you and your work very much. ❤

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.

[@carinenouboussi5660]

My 9 yo wants to do agricultural sciences as well as been a farmer, so we are exploring her options. Thank you for sharing your journey with us🥰

[@FarmerCee]

That’s fantastic! Be sure that she focuses just as much on business as she does on production. Farming today is very entrepreneurial. CEO mindsets are key💜

[@marysweeney6589]

Thank you so much for giving so much to us! You have really inspired me to continue pushing forward as an urban farmer with my microgreens. this content is much needed

[@FarmerCee]

That makes me happy to hear! Have another one coming Sunday breaking down EQIP funding so stay tuned💜

[@kuhlmccoy9517]

I’m late to the party but yes please to more grant writing and agricultural funding content.

[@FarmerCee]

More coming soon!

[@clintmarticave5625]

Thank you for taking the time to help us small and new farmers

[@FarmerCee]

Absolutely! We help each other💜

[@matthill1294]

Thank you for this. Good information. I’m a new farmer with no prior experience, I do have some experience on a small farm and with home and landscaping construction, and am a student pursuing a career in the ag industry.

[@FarmerCee]

@@matthill1294 you are so welcome! I’m working on an updated one

[@christjen4]

You have changed so much and become more yourself ...also that feisty that this world brings out of you when you start showing up. I have been subd and have watched some videos🥰. What I'm realizing though is that videos like yours are actionable and there are a lot of tasks so I've started and stopped to try to do the work....I think it takes time to get through, for me, as a mom of babies.

[@FarmerCee]

I haven’t changed. Same Cee. I was good and grown when I got started and already had a few decades of showing up under my belt. Thanks for commenting, being an OG subscriber 🙌🏾 and glad this was of some value 💜

[@natligg]

Thank you! This is the most thorough and helpful information I've seen in the subject!

[@FarmerCee]

Glad it was helpful! I will be sharing more so definitely feel free to ask any questions below

[@mrswiggles4790]

Just found this video. The part where you said don’t quit your job to farm I had no choice, it’s where The Lord lead me. I’ve been in business for two years and now need funds to expand. 😊

[@FarmerCee]

@@mrswiggles4790 glad you found me! I love talking funding - fundraising is my jam 💜

[@TheVegasFrequency]

Would really appreciate the hemp info, I have a question for you for sure. Loved the info really needed this info. So thank you! 🙏🏽

[@Raiyanna1111]

great orator. i could listen to you all day. thanks for the break down!

[@FarmerCee]

Awww thank you! That’s sweet of you 💜 Glad it was helpful.

[@Chefunity]

Wow you're just who I wanted to find today. Especially with what you said about magic beans and hemp. I will be reaching out in email once I establish a concrete plan. I look forward to connecting with you

[@HB-lc1qc]

Thank you so much! Informative and inspiring!

[@FarmerCee]

Absolutely! I will be sharing more grant focused content soon

[@veejinxx]

omg, i loved her when she first came in on the logo! Now let me watch.

[@FarmerCee]

Awww💜

[@jawaramyles4012]

This was so informative. Thank You!💜

[@FarmerCee]

So glad it was helpful💜

[@andreamallard5902]

Thank you so much for your very valuable information. Blessings to you and your family

[@FarmerCee]

I really appreciate that. I have another grant related video coming up.

[@DieInspired]

god bless you. your energy is infectious.

[@FarmerCee]

@@DieInspired thank you💜💜💜

[@florencesimmons708]

Thank you for this information.

[@meghana8160]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this information!!

[@FarmerCee]

Absolutely. Hope it was helpful.

[@echandler673]

Great info, I need to try this especially the dep of ag in my state.

[@FarmerCee]

Definitely check them out!

[@secialueporter1440]

I love your concept. I'm starting a youth pardening project scheduled for this summer. I'm interested in learning as much abot the general information also.

[@FarmerCee]

Hey Cuzzin! Happy to share more in future videos. Thanks for watching!

[@jonniemaemiddletonlotte6747]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@athenarockett3088]

Thank you ms lady

[@FarmerCee]

Hope this was helpful

[@josephosmond7686]

Is either a loan or a grant. Thanks

[@lanathorne6940]

I’ve been doing research on my ancestors and found out I come from a long line of black and Lumbee Indian farmers. I’ve worked on farms and have always felt at peace. At this point in my life, I feel pulled to start my own farm but I have no startup funds. This video is super helpful. Thank you! 🧚🏾💚 🍃

[@FarmerCee]

That is a powerful heritage. I will be uploading more videos like this soon. Filming while farming can be a challenge sometimes💜💜💜

[@jayjohnson7728]

I’m Tuscarora and black!! Ancestors from Robeson County! We’re blood cousins, the Lumber derived from Tuscarora/ Iroquois!

[@lanathorne6940]

@@jayjohnson7728 that’s amazing what up cousin, much love!!

[@paoloviloria1]

Thank you for this, ma’am. Much appreciated. God bless you.

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you so much for watching💜

[@OkikaHawaii]

Won no g on trying to write up a farm plan for FSA and any grants that I will be applying for. Starting with egg production and expand from there.

[@lashawndrarobinson8581]

Love it! Thank you for sharing

[@kevinpoole4323]

Can you get individual Grants to Farm

[@jonesfamilyfarm9230]

My husband and I relocated from Houston to a rural area 6 hours north via his job relocated. We bought a 15 acre property and we’ve been slowly getting livestock. We have a farm tract number now and we are recognized as a farm. I signed up with the NRCS EQIP program earlier this year. I’m very interested in a farm operating loan any experience with them?

[@FarmerCee]

Hey there! Congrats on your new endeavor💜 I know about the loans and did research them. However, I’ve decided to build without additional debt so don’t have any personal experience with actually acquiring one.

[@leewatts1240]

Looking at you comments, I think your experiences will help me. I here north of Houston, Caldwell Tx. I own 16 acres of land. I want to do something with land, how can I get started?

[@williebooker6551]

@@leewatts1240 hey, how goes your farm adventure?

[@AbidingNHim7]

You just got yourself a FAN! 👍🏼🤗

[@FarmerCee]

💜💜💜

[@echandler673]

Let's say I have a farm where I produce different kinds of vegetables. I need a barn to be able to make into a production facility. I apply for a grant to purchase a barn for this production facility. What if I can't wait to see if I get the grant or not? If I take a commercial loan for the barn and start building it and suppose that I am granted the grant but the money arrives halfway through building the barn. Can I still use the grant to pay back the loan, or is that Grant null and void if it was restricted for that purpose?

[@FarmerCee]

You typically cannot use a grant to pay back a loan unless you specifically request a grant to pay back a loan. Most grants are not retroactive. And grants for construction or capital grants are hard to find. You would need to structure it as a capacity building grant or tie it into the activities that will take place in the barn instead of the actual barn itself.

[@barryon8706]

I've heard about farmers paid NOT to grow food and, given my record with houseplants, that might be more where my skills lie.

[@FarmerCee]

I thought I couldn’t grow but I stuck with it. You just have to find the right plants💜

[@javiersantizo1914]

Very informative. Thank you for the education

[@FarmerCee]

My pleasure!

[@WaverlyCotten]

Awesome thanks!

[@josephosmond7686]

Hi, thanks for your sharing,my name is Joseph from Nigeria I want to know if there is a grant I can access for my farm? Please answer

[@FarmerCee]

For you to get support for a farm in Nigeria, it would have to be in partnership with a US based organization. USAID is one agency that focuses on international projects.

[@TScott359]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@FarmerCee]

Quitting isn’t an option.

[@alwayssagittarius4172]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@guiller2371]

What about when you purchase vacant land through the internet far away?

[@FarmerCee]

@@guiller2371 I only share what I know about. I wouldn’t purchase land sight unseen so can’t knowledgeably speak on it. 💜

[@rindaintheraw]

Is this available to people with no collateral for Canadian women 🤔

[@FarmerCee]

Everything I spoke of is for US based farms - I am not familiar with Canadian resources.

[@rindaintheraw]

@@FarmerCee you are very informative. Thanks for your time

[@USA1492]

Just found your channel! It’s phenomenal!

[@FarmerCee]

Awww thank you! Happy to have you join!

[@dionwadefarmsllc]

Love the vid . New subscriber my friend

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you!

[@davidpace7173]

How can I go about getting a grant for a milk goat farm

[@FarmerCee]

That is a very entailing question that I couldn’t possible answer in one comment, lol.

[@Naturalknow]

I liked the information in this video. I have a question? What are the initial legal paper I need to know and apply through my county. I just purchase my farm land and I can use some information about the initial legal paper work I need to fill with the county or the state before I began work on the land. Thanks for the information you are providing.

[@FarmerCee]

I would suggest you contact your local agricultural extension agent and ask them for the specifics for your county as it can vary place to place. If the land is already zoned agricultural, I would think you can begin work as long as it isn’t anything that requires a permit of some sort. But your county’s agent should be able to give you a breakdown of who you need to connect with and why.

[@Naturalknow]

@@FarmerCee ok, I can do that too. the zone is agricultural. You know how if someone is starting a business in any states. The preliminary legal paper work is sort of the same… I get your point… thanks for replying - have a great day…

[@FarmerCee]

I have a few videos discussing registering your business with the state, IRS, USDA, and checking with city/county to see if you need a business license to operate as farm selling to customers. Federal and most state level requirements are consistent but you asked about county and those requirements can vary depending on location. 💜

[@Naturalknow]

@@FarmerCee thanks, I will check them out..

[@philipjordan6789]

You are beautiful smart and have amazing personality and you grow food omg ...vegan lyfe over here...

[@FarmerCee]

Awww thanks! That is very kind of you 🙏🏾

[@bettyweir3075]

i''d like more information for helping my daughter on getting an updated electricity system on 3 acres of farmland that currently belongs to me free and clear. She is my caregiver so, as I'm a disabled woman who is 69 years old, I'm assuming that she, being my caregiver, would still be able to own it after I pass away. There is a well and sewer that met inspection but will need to be upgraded as well to facilitate any farm. She, being disabled, will also need an outbuilding and some basic farm equipment there. Thank You for this video. Can you directly help her or tell her where to turn to for help getting her set up there. (Chippewa Valley, WI)

[@FarmerCee]

If you would like to enlist my services to assist with researching some funding options, you can connect with me through my website www.greenheffafarms.com. Other than that, I would suggest she research ADA compliance and accessibility grants. There are some out there.

[@chrisreinhardt952]

Can you help? I am a female entrepreneur seeking a government grant to purchase land for starting a business. My project involves acquiring the property, constructing a barn, building a covered arena, renovating a residence, and purchasing tractors. This initiative aims to foster economic growth and create job opportunities in our community.

[@veronicasmith5567]

Hello farmer Cee. I am applying for a grant and they are asking for a fee service of 29.95 for registration. Is this correct? Please advice us thank you

[@FarmerCee]

Who is asking? The organization you are applying to?

[@leewatts1240]

This is some very good information. Thank you.

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you so much for watching💜

[@lovenothate]

I just wanted to let you know that I love your channel and you just got a new subscribe, me!

[@FarmerCee]

Awww thank you!

[@Darkarious773]

Is there a site I can go to to look at a list of grants? I am looking to a lot of things for the first time. Buy a house or land equipment etc, anything that would be a list or a starting point would be nice.

[@toyinkainnovations4853]

hey Darkarious, do you still need help or guidance with this??? i was once in your shoes...i can give you a recommendation if you want

[@FarmerCee]

You can start with grants.gov for federal grants and your state department of agriculture for state grants.

[@Daydreamevent]

Hi... First generation farmer. And a female cattle woman. Do you have anything that comes to mind that I might fit into?

[@FarmerCee]

Congrats! I am in awe of those who handle livestock. haven’t personally researched grants for livestock/ranches but encourage you to use the search resources in the video to find some opportunities that may fit.

[@Daydreamevent]

@@FarmerCee Thank you so much! In all honesty I absolutely love it! Thank you. I definitely Will do that.

[@henrygagejr.-founderbuildg9199]

Thanks for the excellent information. I am working with a team in Kingston NY to build a community based Hemp Processing facility to create high quality top comb and Hurd. Would love to talk with you about that.

[@FarmerCee]

That is not my area of expertise as I focus on boutique, medicinal grows for the wellness space. I have a very rudimentary knowledge of the industrial applications. There are some great farmers out here though that are in that space and quite knowledgeable.

[@psillylezzie]

This was very helpful, thank you! Does your Patreon include more info about getting into the hemp business?

[@FarmerCee]

No my Patreon is where I share more about personal life lessons. For hemp business only, I have the course Big Hemping. For those who are interested more in building boutique farms of any kind, I offer my Sow Green Society which gives direct access to me and various subject matter experts. 💜

[@wendylove2416]

Please share more about grants :-) thank you for sharing your insite . We are trying :-)

[@FarmerCee]

Will do!

[@andriasalda955]

Very informative. Thank you

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you for watching and commenting💜

[@ekomafehenry4851]

I appreciate your excellent info. That was wonderful and inspiring of you. Although I am a Nigerian who is wanting to get into fish farming and hv already acquired some acres of land to start with but need finding to start up. Please I want to know if a Nigerian can be eligible for such grant in america. If possible, then how can I reach you about hiring you for grant writing application?

[@FarmerCee]

A fish farm? I love it! I don’t write grants for others - I don’t have the time. But I am working on a course that breaks down how I am able to write successful applications.

[@shimaganmartin597]

I'm glad I found ur video. You are great. I ❤️ ur hair btw.

[@FarmerCee]

I’m glad you found it too and hope it was helpful! Thank you💜

[@TheCarpentersApprentice]

Wow! Great video, thank you!

[@FarmerCee]

Thanks so much for watching 💜

[@kevinpoole4323]

Listening 🎧

[@Shellie-bf3wx]

More please

[@FarmerCee]

Yes these needs updating. When I get some time, I’ll do it. I don’t make any money on KZbin so I have to focus on the revenue generators first but I will eventually do an update 🙏🏾💜

[@ciaracancook]

Very helpful information 🙏🏾 Thank you

[@FarmerCee]

Glad to hear it was helpful and you are very welcome.💜

[@SAPHYTYRA]

Very very very helpful. Thank you.

[@FarmerCee]

Glad you found this helpful🙏🏾 I will be posting soon - it’s planting season so all focus is on getting our fields together.

[@anthonymigliori8095]

As a disabled veteran I am wanting to to farming sheep for the meat market. Looking for grant(s) or fund raising that could help

[@G.W.H.]

Thanks for the knowledge!!!

[@FarmerCee]

You bet!

[@kevinpoole4323]

How much Do you charge to Write Grants.

[@FarmerCee]

I only write for my farm as I don't have capacity to write for others. I do have a grant writer I can refer if interested.

[@Kangaruworld1]

Im intersted ​@FarmerCee

[@hermallomay3363]

I would love to startup a business in farming

[@memebigbaby1065]

Is there any way we can have a one on one

[@FarmerCee]

Hey there! Send me a message on our website www.greenheffafarms.com and we can see if there is a time that works.

[@hermallomay3363]

I would love your help to get a grant

[@FarmerCee]

You can check out my website to see how to work with me 💜

[@whathetruckk]

I have many questions

[@whathetruckk]

Do you have a direct socials media? But can you walk me threw apply for grants please because I am young and need as much assistance as I can get I found the land I would like to purchase

[@FarmerCee]

Share them below and I will try to answer them in a future video.

[@theethicalhacker7271]

Great information!

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful. Let me know if there are other topics you would like for me to tackle.

[@AHUNDREDELEVENFARMS]

Nice name play on words !!!

[@FarmerCee]

Thanks for catching that!

[@ventures9560]

In some states in the U.S. marijuana is legal. Additionally, commercial level production is legal (with the proper licensing). These are state laws. Now, set next to that the fact that there exist many grants and loans to help beginning farmers succeed; but, recognize that many of those grants and loans are federally provided (federal). Now the fed still considers marijuana illegal (not legal) but the constitution - which is supposed to govern the country (fed, state, and whatever else there might be) - states that: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." Therefore it could be argued that the fed has not power to regulate the legality of marijuana either way (which happens to be a very VERY lucrative crop in the states it is permitted). With all these things taken into consideration... could an entrepreneur successfully win federal grants and loans for the purpose of marijuana production (a pot farm)? Even if it were to be taken to court (sue the fed)? Even it it had to be won in the appeal? I suggest there are some precedence that must be set; and, if there is not already a precedent in favor of federal money for pot farms, it must be set.

[@FarmerCee]

I don't know as I grow hemp and not THC cannabis. Good questions.

[@williebooker6551]

Venture vs FEDs 🫡

[@mamab5539]

I have 111 acres... Do they have grants to clear the land??

[@FarmerCee]

Not that I am aware of. Before you clear it, see if agroforestry is an option so that you can save as many trees as possible. 💜💜💜

[@harpstruckinggrading1763]

Can you do a video about the 2021 sba loan / grant for black farmers?

[@FarmerCee]

I am actually not as familiar with this one so will have to do some research 💜

[@kevincastro-ec6ev]

Like it a lot 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@FarmerCee]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting 💜

[@jaysmith5501]

Very informative .. great work

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you for watching!

[@memebigbaby1065]

Would love to talk to u about starting a hemp Bussiness

[@FarmerCee]

Happy to talk about starting a farming business where you might also grow hemp. If focused solely on hemp, I can recommend a few other folks who may be better suited.💜

[@chocolateking7369]

🫶🏽I love your information

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you!!

[@FarmerCee]

I’m glad it’s helpful and appreciate your comment. Let me know if it’s other topics you would like for me to touch on.

[@bblu48]

Thank you

[@FarmerCee]

You are welcome. Appreciate you watching and commenting💜

[@PopoolaAnthony-pd1sl]

I am interested, from ondo, ondo, state Nigeria

[@echandler673]

What? Crowd funder? Please make a video on that. 👍

[@ploveless1]

How do I contact you about hiring you for grant writing?

[@FarmerCee]

I don’t write grants for others💜

[@earthazipp]

thank you!

[@FarmerCee]

Thank you for watching! Let me know if there are some specific topics you would like for me to touch on💜

[@Maximumfunds]

Thank you for this video

[@FarmerCee]

You are very welcome! Will be doing more so stay tuned💜

[@beyondbeautifulwithmia7589]

I’m looking to pay off my 80 acre property so I can go offgrid and farm it 🥰🐎🐎✊🏾 my ancestors were Aboriginal Americans meaning black people that originated from south America or the Caribbean I’m still doing research to find out where they came from since they were here before whites showed up 😀 they were farmers and sent nomads out to find new land to grow their people I love nature always have I also love traveling so this makes since

[@FarmerCee]

Love it! And 89 acres - wow. Is there a reason you want to pay it off first as opposed to generating farming revenues to help pay it off?

[@beyondbeautifulwithmia7589]

@@FarmerCee because I’m doing a monthly payment till I pay it off with the seller it’s only $15,000 but the state is saying I can’t dwell on it till I pay it off so that’s why I’m getting the loan plus it’s off grid property so I need an address to do a lot of stuff anyways

[@williebooker6551]

@@beyondbeautifulwithmia7589 that’s a bargain!

[@YungSpitta615]

I would like to start a cattle and chicken farm

[@FarmerCee]

Awesome. I have never raised animals although my Granddaddy raised both on his farm.

[@nedluom]

I need help im a veteran just brought some farm land.

[@FarmerCee]

Did you purchase raw land?

[@nedluom]

@@FarmerCee Yes with a 2 acre pond.

[@GullahGeecheeFarmer]

You rarely hear anything about things for disabled or handicapped farmers. Seems were always left out.

[@FarmerCee]

That’s very true and very unfortunate/unfair. I am going to be more intentional about speaking out on that.

[@AmazingGrazeAcres]

Check out Agrability. I think it’s a good start, even though there is definitely a lack in that category of farm assistance. Maybe something good to explore

[@GullahGeecheeFarmer]

@@AmazingGrazeAcres not offered in my state. We’re definitely the most oppressed and overlooked group. I’m learning that the hard way.

[@victoriaalipoeoppong7969]

Hello farmer Cee. I am single mother, I am disabled woman, and window I am in Ghana Please can you help to grants for Ghana to start catfish project in Ghana thank you

[@FarmerCee]

You would need to partner with a US based business or agency to apply for US grant funding. Check out grants.gov especially USAID opportunities to see what may be available 💜

[@quanieceandrewscattlefarm2993]

Hey I’m a first time Black farmer from Louisiana can you please help me with Grants..

[@FarmerCee]

I have some videos on here about grants. Have you checked them out yet?

[@gavnonadoroge3092]

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