Farmers Advocating For Organic (FAFO) is a grant program funded entirely by voluntary contributions from Organic Valley farmers. It’s the largest farmer-funded grant program in the U.S. and one of the few focused solely on organic.
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. There are two grant cycles remaining in 2017 with application deadlines June 15 and September 15.
Contact
Vicky Reeves
Farmers Advocating For Organic (FAFO)
Grant Program Manager
Organic Valley | CROPP Cooperative
One Organic Way, La Farge, WI 54639
608.625.3614 | vicky.reeves@organicvalley.coop