At GreenStone, we understand farming and logging are about more than just planting and harvesting—they're about growing the next generation of producers. That’s why we’re excited to offer another year of the CultivateGrowth grants, designed for young, beginning, and small farmers, urban producers, and timbermen ready to advance their education and operation.
Whether you're starting fresh or building on a family legacy, we know today’s industry is tough. Our grants provide financial support and access to resources like farm consultations, industry events, and GreenStone’s tax and accounting services to help you make informed decisions and set your operation up for success.
Grant Details:
Since 2018, the cooperative has reimbursed nearly $100,000 of agriculture-related education costs through the grant program. Again in 2025, GreenStone is providing up to $1,000 for GreenStone members and up to $500 for non-members who qualify as a young, beginning or small farmer or timbermen.
Eligibility:
- Young, beginning or small farmer18-35 years of age, or
- Farming for less than 10 years, or
- Sustain annual gross sales from agricultural production of less than $350,000
- Must be eligible to be a member of GreenStone, residing in Michigan or northeast Wisconsin
- Intended grant use must fall within one of the following categories:
- Agricultural or timber-related programs/events: educational course/program
(on-site or online), conference fees, etc.
- GreenStone resources: first time use of accounting, payroll and tax services.
- Non-GreenStone services: business and farm consultants, etc.
Interested in applying? Dollars are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis so don’t wait to apply. Visit greenstonefcs.com/grants for more information.
To view the winter 2025 issue of Partners magazine in its entirety, click here.
