At Farmers Rising, we lift up the people doing local and regenerative farming. We are at the forefront of farmer training and public education, and we are actively building a vibrant, creative community centered around local food. We offer a variety of educational opportunities at our two main program locations in Rockford and Caledonia, Illinois, as well as throughout the region.

Through our programs, we support farmers in launching and growing local, sustainable farms by providing both production and financial management training. We work to advance food sovereignty by expanding access to land and locally grown food. And we empower individuals to make food choices that positively impact personal, community, and environmental health.

Farmers—you are at the center of our mission. We’re here to support you through our core training programs:

• Join Take Root, our personalized virtual entrepreneurship program designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers launch or level up their farm businesses.

• Access farmland, equipment, and technical support by farming within our Livestock Incubator at our Caledonia campus.

• Learn alongside your peers through our Farmers Rising Network Events. We host field days, workshops, and virtual events throughout the year focused on soils, plants, animals, and people.

If you’re a farmer dreamer or supporter, you still play an essential role in transforming local food systems—even if you’re not ready to farm yourself.

• Purchase organically grown food through our Farmers Rising Rockford CSA.
  
• Connect with and learn from local farmers through our hands-on community programs for youth and adults.
  
• Volunteer with us.
• Stay informed by subscribing to our newsletter.
• Support our work by making a donation.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Caledonia and Rockford Campus soon