Loan Recipients

We’re using charitable donations and 0% loans to fund the next generation of diversified, organic farms and the small enterprises that bring their produce to local market. This is investing that leaves the returns in, for the benefit of future generations.

Testimonials

  • Grama Grass & Livestock

    SOIL Boulder helped me jump start my farm with a zero percent interest loan. When I started my farm, as a first generation farmer, I needed capital to buy cattle. During the first year it was difficult to find money as my business didn't have a proven track record. SOIL Boulder provided that capital with terms that really allowed my business to thrive and not be burdened to pay the loan back immediately. Not only that, but the community and mission around SOIL Boulder is actively working to build resiliency for the long run.

    Andy Breiter, Owner Grama Grass and Livestock

  • Red Wagon

    SOIL Boulder has helped us expand as well as improve efficiency on our farm with two zero interest loans. But SOIL is much more than a group that provides loans. SOIL Boulder is composed of leaders in our food system and influential members of our community as well as people who are just beginning to learn about agriculture. Farming can feel like an uphill battle. SOIL Boulder has been there to help us with ideas, feedback, and even just moral support when times are hard on our farm. We believe in SOIL Boulder's ability to make real change in our local food system.

    Wyatt Barnes and Amy Tisdale, Red Wagon Farm

  • Kilt Farm

    Soil Boulder has helped our farm expand production with a high tunnel. A second loan helped us manage our weed pressure with a tractor mounted cultivator. These loans improved our productive capacity and we are so grateful to be able to work with SOIL Boulder.

    Michael Moss, Kilt Farm

  • FED - Farm Eats Direct

    We are grateful and honored for receiving a loan from SOIL Boulder in the spring of 2023. This collaboration has been essential in helping us expand our operation to provide greater outreach to farmers and communities while supporting the local food economy. FED recently moved their home base for procurement and processing to a newly renovated commercial kitchen facility in Loveland, CO that includes access to three loading docks, several refrigeration/freezer units and extensive warehouse space. Expanding into this facility allows FED to have a centralized location for larger scale surplus produce drop-off from more local farmers, plus additional storage, manufacturing and production space for processing and distribution.

    Donna Merten, Owner FED