MICRO-LOANS

In an effort to support the local food system and increase the availability of local products, the Chequamegon Food Co-op offers biannual, no interest micro-loans. Since 2012, we have awarded over $290,000 in micro-loans to qualified local food & goods producers. These small, no interest loans are capped at $5,000 and have up to a 3-year payback period.

Proposals for the spring cycle are due by April 7th and proposals for the fall are due November 17.

To learn more about the Chequamegon Food Co-op micro-loan program, please contact Marketing & Member Services Manager.

Full Keel supplies the co-op with local roasted coffee beans from Washburn and will use the funds for display room...

Turner Road Farm will use their $5,000 loan for the purchase of a tilt table used for trimming hooves and...

The Co-op recently awarded Hoopsnake Farm a $5,000 loan for startup costs for a new hog farm. The money will...

Four local producers received micro-loans totaling $13,900 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects. Micro-loan recipients for...

Three local producers received micro-loans totaling $12,000 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects through the winter...

Four local producers received micro-loans totaling $15,200 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects through the winter...

Five local producers received micro-loans totaling $15,200 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects through the winter...

Four local producers will receive micro-loans totaling $13,070 from the Chequamegon Food Co-op to help with farm projects this summer....

The fall micro-loans totaled $12,700. These three local producers are excited to expand their businesses with the support of the...