About National Farmers MicroFund

Keeping Farmers on the Land. Strengthening Rural America.

The National Farmers MicroFund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping family farmers overcome financial hardship, preserve their land, and build a stronger future for American agriculture.

Our mission is simple:

To provide emergency financial assistance, foreclosure prevention, loan servicing support, technical assistance, and disaster recovery resources that help farmers remain on their land and continue feeding America.

We believe that every farmer deserves a fair opportunity to succeed, regardless of race, geography, or the challenges they face.

Our Story

For decades, family farmers across the United States have struggled with rising debt, natural disasters, volatile markets, inflation, limited access to capital, and increasing foreclosure rates. Many producers—particularly Black farmers and other historically underserved farmers—have also experienced significant barriers to accessing agricultural credit, USDA programs, and other critical resources.

These challenges have resulted in the loss of millions of acres of farmland, thousands of family farming operations, and generations of agricultural wealth.

The National Farmers MicroFund was established to help change that story.

By providing direct support and connecting farmers with financial, legal, and technical resources, we work to stabilize farms today while building stronger, more resilient agricultural communities for tomorrow.

Our Mission

To preserve family farms by providing financial relief, loan servicing support, foreclosure prevention, technical assistance, and educational resources that strengthen the long-term viability of farmers and ranchers across the United States.

Our Vision

A future where every family farmer has access to the resources, financing, and support needed to sustain their operation, protect their land, and pass their agricultural legacy to the next generation.

What We Do

The National Farmers MicroFund provides assistance through several core programs designed to address the financial challenges farmers face.

Coming Soon - Emergency Relief Grants

Emergency financial assistance for farmers experiencing unexpected hardships caused by natural disasters, economic challenges, equipment failures, or other crises.

Loan Servicing Support

We assist farmers in understanding loan servicing options, communicating with lenders, evaluating restructuring opportunities, and identifying available financial resources.

Foreclosure Prevention

Our team works with farmers facing foreclosure by helping them understand their options, connect with available resources, and develop strategies to protect their farms and livelihoods.

Disaster Recovery Assistance

We support farmers recovering from hurricanes, floods, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters by helping identify available relief resources and recovery opportunities.

Technical Assistance

Farmers may receive assistance with:

Farm business planning
Financial management
USDA program navigation
Disaster documentation
Recordkeeping
Farm succession planning
Access to available agricultural resources

Who We Serve

The National Farmers MicroFund serves family farmers across the United States, including:

Crop producers
Livestock producers
Ranchers
Vegetable growers
Fruit and orchard producers
Poultry producers
Specialty crop producers
Urban farmers
Beginning farmers
Veteran farmers
Women farmers
Historically underserved farmers
Farmers facing financial hardship or foreclosure

While the organization was founded in response to the longstanding financial challenges experienced by Black farmers, our commitment is to support family farmers and ranchers who need assistance while continuing to advocate for equitable access to agricultural resources.

Our Core Values

Farmer First

Every decision begins with the needs of America's farmers.

Integrity

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of every dollar entrusted to us.

Equity

We work to expand access to opportunities and resources for historically underserved producers while serving farmers with fairness and respect.

Collaboration

Strong partnerships with agricultural organizations, financial institutions, philanthropic organizations, and community leaders help us maximize our impact.

Innovation

We seek creative solutions that improve access to capital, strengthen rural communities, and help farmers succeed in an evolving agricultural economy.

Why Our Work Matters

Family farms are the backbone of rural America.

When a farm is lost:

Families lose generations of hard work.
Rural communities lose businesses and jobs.
Local food systems become weaker.
Agricultural heritage disappears.
Future generations lose opportunities.

By helping farmers remain financially stable, we are investing in stronger communities, healthier local economies, and a more resilient food system.

How You Can Help

Every contribution to the National Farmers MicroFund helps expand our ability to provide critical assistance to farmers in need.

Your support helps us:

Prevent farm foreclosures
Provide emergency financial assistance
Deliver technical assistance
Support disaster recovery efforts
Preserve farmland
Strengthen rural communities

Whether you are an individual donor, foundation, corporation, financial institution, or community partner, your investment helps keep farmers on the land.

Leadership

John W. Boyd, Jr.
President

John W. Boyd, Jr. is a fourth-generation farmer from Virginia and one of the nation's leading advocates for family farmers. For more than three decades, he has worked to advance policies that protect farmland, expand access to agricultural resources, and improve economic opportunities for farmers across the United States.

Under his leadership, the National Farmers MicroFund is committed to developing innovative solutions that preserve family farms, strengthen rural communities, and ensure future generations have the opportunity to succeed in agriculture.

Join the Movement

The challenges facing America's farmers cannot be solved by farmers alone.

Together, we can preserve farmland, strengthen rural communities, and ensure that future generations have the opportunity to continue America's proud agricultural tradition.