Regenerative Farmer Assurance Fund (RFAF)

In response to current federal funding uncertainty, Healing Soils Foundation (HSF) is launching the Regenerative Farmer Assurance Fund (RFAF) to provide critical financial relief to organic and regenerative farmers facing delays in public funding.  With federal reimbursement programs frozen or slowed, farmers who depend on these funds for conservation, soil health, and infrastructure improvements are now at serious financial risk.

In early 2025, the Trump administration froze key federal agricultural grants and loans, delaying much-needed funding for farmers. While some funds have since been released, many farmers remain in limbo, forced into uncertainty for critical projects with no clear timeline for repayment. These delays threaten their ability to plant, harvest, and invest in sustainable infrastructure—jeopardizing both their livelihoods and the future of regenerative agriculture in the Midwest.

HSF created RFAF as a bridge funding solution to help farmers stay afloat. This fund provides recoupable emergency grants that allow farmers to keep moving forward while waiting for delayed public reimbursements. If their reimbursement arrives, they repay the grant, keeping the fund sustainable and available for others. If no reimbursement comes, the grant converts to non-recoupable aid, ensuring farmers don’t bear additional financial burdens.

By offering this crucial safety net, HSF is stabilizing the regenerative farming movement, protecting soil health initiatives, and ensuring Midwest farmers can continue their vital work without interruption.