Regenerative Farmer Network Grant

The Regenerative Farmer Network Grant (RFNG) provides annual funding from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) to help farmers across Michigan build peer-to-peer networks focused on regenerative agriculture. By fostering farmer-led collaboration, RFNG accelerates the adoption of regenerative practices through shared knowledge, mutual support, and hands-on experience.

To qualify, applicants must create a farmer-led network that includes at least five agricultural farmers, contribute 30 percent matching funds of the total request, and enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a local conservation district, Michigan State University Extension, or a nonprofit conservation/agricultural organization.

Funding priorities include projects that highlight the five pillars of regenerative agriculture, on-farm education and/or research, comprehensive outreach plans, farmer-to-farmer mentorship, innovative projects, formation of new networks, and marketing initiatives.

Applications must be submitted in Microsoft Word format to MDARD's Regenerative Agriculture Program via email at MDARD-RFNG@michigan.gov.