Invest wisely. Harvest sustainably.
Financial Literacy & Survival Tools for Louisiana Farmers
Helping small farmers, food entrepreneurs, and rural communities navigate economic uncertainty.
USDA Local Food Program Cuts
Within the past year, several agricultural and farmer-support programs have been reduced, frozen, canceled, or significantly weakened at the federal level, and these cuts have affected Louisiana farmers, especially:
small farmers,
beginning farmers,
local food systems,
Black farmers,
women farmers,
sustainable agriculture programs,
and food-bank/school purchasing networks.
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Programs that helped schools and food banks purchase from local farms were reduced or canceled.
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Small farms lost stable buyers and predictable income streams.
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reduced revenue
increased uncertainty
fewer institutional contracts
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diversify customer channels
strengthen direct-to-consumer sales
explore cooperative partnerships
seek alternative procurement opportunities
RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Louisiana Small Business Development Center
Business planning and agricultural entrepreneurship support.
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Support for small, beginning, and underserved farmers.
Louisiana State University AgCenter
Agricultural business management and extension education.
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm loans, beginning farmer resources, and rural development programs.
Smart money builds strong roots, laying the foundation for lasting growth, stability, and success. When farmers manage finances wisely, they cultivate not just crops, but a thriving future.
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Access to Capital
Connects users to information on grants, loans, and cost-share programs through USDA, NRCS, local banks, and state-funded initiatives.
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Budgeting & Recordkeeping Tools
Effective financial management starts with knowing where your money goes. Explore templates, resources, and training for tracking farm expenses, income, and grant fund use.
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Sustainable Investment Planning
Helps farmers and partners make informed decisions about upgrading equipment, applying for infrastructure grants, or scaling their operations responsibly.