Cultivating Arkansas Resource Hub
Welcome to the Cultivating Arkansas Resource Hub! Your spot for practical tools, funding opportunities, upcoming events, and useful resources to support farming across the state. Hosted by Arkansas SARE, this hub is here to help farmers, educators, and ag professionals stay informed and connected. Sign up for the newsletter and check back often for new updates!
Upcoming Events
Discover upcoming workshops, field days, webinars, and other events focused on sustainable agriculture across Arkansas and the Southeast. Browse the calendar below to find opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Click on any event to view more details!
Funding Opportunities
Explore grants, cost-share programs, and other funding opportunities for farmers, educators, and ag professionals.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit have launched the 10th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program to support local markets through funding for signage, advertising, and social media campaigns. Markets must be part of the Arkansas Grown/Arkansas Made programs to apply. Applications are open now and will be accepted until funds run out!
Farmers can use USDA farm ownership microloans to buy and improve property. These microloans are especially helpful to beginning or underserved farmers, U.S. veterans looking for a career in farming, and those who have small and mid-sized farming operations. Microloans have helped farmers and ranchers with operating costs, such as feed, fertilizer, tools, fencing, equipment, and living expenses since 2013.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced $30 million in funding for the Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program, which provides grants for producers as well as farmer and rancher cooperatives. The funding can be used to generate new products and create or expand marketing opportunities that help producers generate additional income.
The Future Organic Farmer Grant provides $5,000 to higher education or vocational students in the U.S. pursuing a career in organic agriculture, helping cover tuition and educational expenses. By supporting beginning farmers, the grant builds confidence, expands organic acreage, and strengthens local food systems.
Producer Resources
This section brings together helpful tools, guides, and organizations that promote sustainable, research-backed farming practices for producers, educators, and ag professionals.