The Farm Collaborative

The Farm Collaborative is a non-profit organization based in Colorado that focuses on supporting beginning and under-resourced farmers. According to its website, it aims to "build a more inclusive and resilient food system" by providing training, resources, and opportunities for small-scale and sustainable agriculture.

The Farm Collaborative has received several federal grant awards to carry out its mission. In 2023, it was awarded a $928,183 grant from the USDA's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program to launch a comprehensive farmer training program in Western Colorado. The program includes an apprenticeship for beginning farmers, training on finances, marketing, and land access, as well as opportunities for growth and expansion through loans, financing, and guaranteed product purchases. It aims to serve at least 1,700 beginning farmers through resources, 45 through one-on-one support, and 12 through the apprenticeship program. Additionally, the Small Business Administration awarded The Farm Collaborative a $966,000 grant through the Congressional Grants Program for small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives in Aspen, CO. In 2021, the organization received a $190,000 grant from the USDA Forest Service's Wood Utilization Assistance program to develop a wood learning center demonstrating net-zero embodied carbon and deconstruction strategies, providing technical assistance and education on new and emerging wood products.