Guide to Financing the Community Supported Farm
Posted: May 3, 2012
Ben Waterman, UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, ben.waterman@uvm.edu
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The guide was produced in partnership with farmers who have used innovative ways to acquire capital from individuals in their communities for establishing and growing operations. It was designed to address questions that farmers might have, but is relevant to anyone exploring community financing arrangements. Legal and accounting considerations are presented, and several options are detailed, including owner-financed sales and land contracts, promissory notes, equity financing, revenue-based financing, share leases, multi-year community supported agriculture memberships, and more.
