PA Department of Agriculture – Financial Assistance
An extensive list of current government financial assistance programs. These programs can changes each year. Visit the site often for new opportunities.
Grant and Loan Opportunities for Starting Your Farm
A good overview of grant and loan opportunities available for beginning farmers.
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA)
Through GRCA’s affiliate organization, the Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), it is able to assist in your financing needs. As the only Certified Economic Development Organization in Berks County, GBDF is able to access funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community Development and other sources to help your business grow and succeed.
USDA Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program
The Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) Program provides assistance to specialty crop operations that incurred eligible on-farm food safety program expenses in 2022 and 2023.
USDA High Tunnel Funding Initiative
A High Tunnel System, commonly called a “hoop house,” is an increasingly popular conservation practice for farmers, and is available with financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).