How We Help
At Potlikker Capital, we provide tailored financial solutions and strategic support to empower producers and businesses across the entire food system. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, fisher, food processor, distributor, or retailer, we’re here to help you grow, implement sustainable practices, and build long-term economic stability. Our mission is to break down the barriers that prevent producers and businesses from accessing the resources they need to succeed, driving a more just, resilient, and sustainable food system for all.
Capital Solutions
We offer a variety of funding options designed to support regenerative agricultural practices and the broader food system. Our flexible capital solutions help producers and businesses scale their operations, improve sustainability, and ensure long-term success.
Our services include:
Low-Interest Loans:
Affordable, flexible financing options to help producers and food system businesses grow.
Grants And Recoverable Grants:
Non-repayable funding for high-impact projects that prioritize sustainability and community benefit.
Equity-Like Investments:
Financial support to foster long-term growth while sharing in the risks and rewards.
Producers
Potlikker Capital works with all producers across the food system, including farmers, ranchers, fishers, cooperatives, food processors, distributors, and retailers. Whether you’re growing, raising, fishing, processing, distributing, or selling food, we provide the financial tools and support you need to create lasting, sustainable change.
Our capital solutions are designed for:
Farmers & Ranchers:
Supporting regenerative farming and ranching practices that restore soil health and enhance biodiversity.
Fishers & Aquaculture:
Promoting sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices that protect marine ecosystems and ensure long-term industry viability.
Cooperatives & Processors:
Empowering food cooperatives and processors to scale their operations, improve efficiency, and reduce waste, driving local economic growth.
Distributors & Retailers:
Helping distributors and retailers who prioritize local and sustainable food sourcing to expand their market reach and strengthen supply chains.
Community
We believe that financial capital alone is not enough to create lasting change. Potlikker Capital is committed to providing comprehensive support to producers and food system businesses through:
Technical Assistance:
Helping producers and food businesses develop business plans, improve operations, and adopt best practices in sustainability.
Connecting producers and businesses with industry experts, collaborators, and market opportunities to foster growth & innovation.
Partnerships & Networking:
Capacity Building:
Offering training and resources to help businesses and producers improve financial literacy, implement adaptable practices, and increase access to new markets.
At Potlikker Capital, we are committed to building systems that promote equity and sustainability for all stakeholders in the food system. Our support helps create:
Resiliency
Land And Food Sovereignty:
Empowering underserved communities by ensuring access to the land, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive.
Economic Resilience:
Strengthening food system businesses, from producers to retailers, by fostering long-term economic independence and resilience.
Social And Environmental Justice:
Ensuring that local communities benefit from the shift toward regenerative food systems.
By providing capital, resources, and strategic support to the entire food system, we help create a future where sustainable agriculture is the norm, and every community has the resources and opportunity to succeed.
Ready to be part of the change? Learn For Producers by exploring our support for producers across the entire food system, from farms to fisheries and beyond.
